Now that I am an RN, is it stupid to apply for LPN position

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Specializes in LTC, AL, Corrections, Home health.

I just finished my bridge in December and took the NCLEX and passed in January, after three years of being an LPN. No luck at all finding a new grad RN position in an acute care setting, not even an interview or call back and most say prefer bsn (which I do not have). I know that it has not been looking all that long and my ltc facility kept me on as an RN, but relocating is not an option as my husband is still in school for the next one year.

I came across an opening for a part time LPN in a hospital setting at a small community hospital just outside the city that I live in, like 30 min drive. Is it stupid to apply for an LPN position?? Would they even consider me if I have an RN license??

My clinical for school was in a similar size facility and I working for LPN wage on top of my current salary would not hurt me, my family is doing okay. I just want the experience... and don't want to waste my 1st year post licesure.

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Specializes in LTC, AL, Corrections, Home health.

In fact I applied to an RN position with them but as of yet, no word. I was told that they gave all resumes and application to unit director.

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What is the worst that can happen? Apply.

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

the worst that can happen is that you will be working outside the policies for LVN practice of the facility. You are held liable at the highest level of licensure, regardless of job title. You will be underpaid as well. Maybe try other facilities like MD offices, home health, hospice ---- lots of choices besides hospitals.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Moving to First Job Search Forum.

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Some might think it better to be employed in an LPN capacity rather than be unemployed. Certainly you are wise enough to differentiate between the LPN scope of practice and that of an RN, in view of the job description. If not, then this would not be the job for you.

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Specializes in LTC, AL, Corrections, Home health.

I am currently working ltc and am certainly not limiting myself to hospitals; had one interview for a hospice and another for correctional nurse, but in general I get the idea they would prefer someone with a bit more experience or advertisement states 'requires X years of experience' or 'must have med/surg, icu, acute care experience', etc. Not that I let that stop me, it is always worth a shot.

Of coorifice I understand that I would have to go by the facility's policies and practice within the scope allowed. But, good point Classic dame

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Apply anyway....my new job is for a position that was originally advertised as LPN, but now is RN because I applied and they offered me a position and changed title, etc. to RN.

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Specializes in Trauma, ER, ICU, CCU, PACU, GI, Cardiology, OR.

certainly, the worse that could happen is that they pay you as an lpn. having said that,the worse that could occur is they might take advantage of you by asking you to perform rn duties without the compensation. then again they might change their mind and keep you as a rn, never the less, you'll still have a job no matter what title:d

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Specializes in LTC, AL, Corrections, Home health.

Thanks guys. That's what I did...just one extra net out there for a potential job. I guess I forgot what it was like to be a new grad; back to the bottom of the totem pole for me.

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