ilnurse

What is your facility policy regarding working after taking your boards? I was told as soon as I received my letter stating I passed my boards that I could work independently. In Illinois, I work in an extended care unit, hospital based with an RN Supervisor on duty 24 hours a day, as well as mutliple other nurses in the building, but not on my unit. I am the only nurse on my unit, but am very comfortable as I have been orienting for the past 4 weeks on the same unit I have been a c.n.a. on for the past 3 years while I went to school. Today I was told that I have to wait until I have license in hand or on the internet before I work without another nurse on the floor with me. Other nurses in long term care told me they only have to have an RN on duty sometime during the 24 hours - not directly on with the graduate nurse. Thanks for any feedback you might have.

I am a DON in Illinois in long term care. At my facility we have always followed the rule that LPN's are unable to administer TPN. Our new administrator feels this in incorrect. I have been unable to find a scope of practice or LPN regulations that specifically state this. Can anyone direct me to the correct information? Thanks in advance.