Arky

I agree it just seems that the hospital would be smart enough to realize the position their in legal wise.

I'm not asking for a lpn vs rn debate. I'm just curious because lpn's cannot assess in this state (Arkansas). I'm just curious if this occurs anywhere else. and for the record I know I'm not as qualified as some lpn's I've met although I'm an RN.

Question for all the old hands here. I'm an RN and just started working a small rural hospital that uses lpn's to work the ER. I can't understand how they get away with it. I'm not saying that the lpn's don't know how to handle emergencies but legally how can they assess a patient? I've never seen this until now and they tell me the hospital has been doing this for years because they have an RN in the building. How can they push IVP drugs where assessment needs to be made on the patient. There may be an RN in the building but they are not in the ER seeing the patients. Confused........

Thanks all for the advice. I guess when it seems everything is weighing on this one test it just feels extra heavy. I guess what hurts most is the embarrasment from not being able to work for 45 days. Not only does it hurt me but I seem I let my co-workers down that now have to cover my shift. The bad thing about having a temporary then losing it over failing a test. Again thanks

Right now I'm feeling like the lowest individual on earth. Not only have I disappointed myself but it financially hurts my family. I just saw where I failed nclex-rn for the 2nd time. The first time I had 265 questions and then day before yesterday 165 questions. I studied my rear off for this test. I made good grades at a tough school, made 1165 on Hesi exit, yet when I take boards I apparently don't know anything. It's like the questions are something I've never seen before. I need help, any suggestions? Oh and I've taken Hurst live and again on video review. Sorry about the rambling, but I'm really depressed. Thanks