No DON/RN in facility full of LVNs

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I am concerned because we have no RN on duty Mon.-Fri. during the day.We had two different DONs leave and have had two plus weeks without any RN.I thought LVNs must work under a RN but there is not one.I am thinking of quitting because I dont want to lose my license or get into trouble.Any thoughts?

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May be allowable per your state. A check with the state facility licensing authority would be in order if you do not know. Not all states require an RN license for the honcho nurse at certain types of facilities. At any rate, might be wise to seek work elsewhere.

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facility may allow but it was my understanding that the BON states we have to have a RN available which since we are LVNs which we do not.

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facility may allow but it was my understanding that the BON states we have to have a RN available which since we are LVNs which we do not.
Due to your user name, I assume you are in Texas.

LVNs in non-acute care settings are allowed to work under remote supervision, which means they do not need direct supervision as long as a physician or RN can be reached by phone.

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ok.thanks glad to hear that!

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