LPNs in the NICU??

[luvbug]

this Neonatal part of the site contains so much information, I really don't know where to start!! In reading as much of it as I have, though, I am wondering if anybody has ever heard of a hospital staffing LPNs in their NICUs? I haven't signed up to go to RN school yet, and I really want to know more about the Neonatal part of nursing before I decide if more schooling is my next step. Any suggestions besides calling every hospital in the area? (which would only leave me with a few options-I live in Tiny Town, USA) Thanks much!!:roll

This nurse had a stressful day and is very tired. Going to sleep on this.:zzzzz

[Mimi2RN, ASN, RN]

We don't have LVN's in our level II as core staff. I was told it was related to CCS certification. When we are very busy, we sometimes have an LVN come in to help out, but they can't do assessments.