Phasing out LPN's.

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:angryfire I have been an LPN for 36 years. For the last 20 I have heard talk

of phasing out LPN's. When I read the local paper all I see is CNA, and

CMA ads. For all my years I have been a charge nurse or in charge.

just exactly what does the medical community think these largely untrained persons will take the place of LPN's and they won't have to pay them.

Well, I hope and pray that this does not happen. Anyone out there agree.

Or do you think LPN's should be phased out and there just be Rn's and

cna's.

Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

I have passed medications myself as a psych technician 20 years ago, and that was a big mistake. At the time, they only gave a two week crash course, and since I wasn't licensed, it didn't matter to me if I made a mistake (and I made PLENTY). Now, as a person about to graduate from nursing school, I say that they should not exist. Sorry to say it, but until you have worked hard for that license, you'd never appreciate what risks are involved.

Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

I heard that the certification for MA is optional, at least here in New York. I heard somewhere else that a Medical Assistant can challenge the LPN exam. Amusing to me, because they may be taught the skill, but not the process, side effects, complications or risks.

As a tech you didn't give a dang (it didn't matter to me if I made a mistake (and I made PLENTY) but a license gave you work ethics? And here I thought it was something you either had or didn't. It comes from within. As a QMA I take my medpass very seriously and won't allow too many things to jeopardize it. It is my No1 PRIORITY. Someday if and when I get a license I would feel EXACTLY the same way.

I have passed medications myself as a psych technician 20 years ago, and that was a big mistake. At the time, they only gave a two week crash course, and since I wasn't licensed, it didn't matter to me if I made a mistake (and I made PLENTY). Now, as a person about to graduate from nursing school, I say that they should not exist. Sorry to say it, but until you have worked hard for that license, you'd never appreciate what risks are involved.

It is quite discouraging when I look at the want ads because I will be finished with LPN school in 29 weeks. I don't want to work in an LTC but so many hospitals are getting away from using LPNs that I don't want to regret going for my decision to obtain my LPN and then work towards my RN. Hopefully "the SYSTEM" will come to thier senses and realize what assets they have in the LPN work force.

Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
As a tech you didn't give a dang (it didn't matter to me if I made a mistake (and I made PLENTY) but a license gave you work ethics? And here I thought it was something you either had or didn't. It comes from within. As a QMA I take my medpass very seriously and won't allow too many things to jeopardize it. It is my No1 PRIORITY. Someday if and when I get a license I would feel EXACTLY the same way.

What is a QMA? Yes, it is true, most times, it does not give you ethics, because you are not liable for the error. At this point, I'd probably pass on a place that had many of them, because it would be MY license, and thus far, it has not been easy to get!

If all UAPs (CNAs, QMAs, MAs, PCTs, etc...) decided that they wouldn't give a dang until they get their license then it would be very wrong!

What is a QMA? Yes, it is true, most times, it does not give you ethics, because you are not liable for the error. At this point, I'd probably pass on a place that had many of them, because it would be MY license, and thus far, it has not been easy to get!
Specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN.
What is a QMA? Yes, it is true, most times, it does not give you ethics, because you are not liable for the error. At this point, I'd probably pass on a place that had many of them, because it would be MY license, and thus far, it has not been easy to get!

Pagandeva, Welcome to all nurses and congratulations on persuing your LPN. Be careful about pulling up old threads. I've noticed you've pulled up some of the controversial flaming type threads. Tread lightly, especially at first. Don't want to give the wrong impression.

Specializes in 5 yrs OR, ASU Pre-Op 2 yr. ER.
What is a QMA? Yes, it is true, most times, it does not give you ethics, because you are not liable for the error. At this point, I'd probably pass on a place that had many of them, because it would be MY license, and thus far, it has not been easy to get!

Qualified Medication Assistant.

Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
Pagandeva, Welcome to all nurses and congratulations on persuing your LPN. Be careful about pulling up old threads. I've noticed you've pulled up some of the controversial flaming type threads. Tread lightly, especially at first. Don't want to give the wrong impression.

Thanks for the welcome, I should be finished in a few weeks!

WOW, you know this makes me horribly uncomfortable. I joined here last year, but didn't take the time to learn how to navigate around here, and it seems that by mistake, I have opened up several cans of worms. That was NOT my intention. Maybe it would be better if I just phased out.

Bright Blessings, and sorry for the trouble.

Specializes in OB, M/S, HH, Medical Imaging RN.
Thanks for the welcome, I should be finished in a few weeks!

WOW, you know this makes me horribly uncomfortable. I joined here last year, but didn't take the time to learn how to navigate around here, and it seems that by mistake, I have opened up several cans of worms. That was NOT my intention. Maybe it would be better if I just phased out.

Bright Blessings, and sorry for the trouble.

No need to phase out, you can learn alot here. We are a friendly bunch, we can disagree at times but always try to keep it respectful. Click "today" at the top of the page and you'll be current. Enjoy!

Specializes in telemetry.

several hospitals in my area are phasing out LVNs right now. I am still currently an LVN, so it makes it tough (especially since there's been a lot of changes--for the worse--at my current job & I'd like to leave), but I will be graduating in the spring with my RN, so I am just waiting it out for now.

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