As an LPN that idea may work for you. However, in today's litiginous society it isn't only the MD who gets creamed. More and more the RN is named specifically named. I don't know how it works in your state, but in some states the MD is responaible for the MA and the LPN. If there is no RN on duty the MD would be responsible for the LPN , the MA, the CNA, etc. However, I don't think anyone other than the MD could be sued. If there is an RN on duty she can be named in the suit personally. This is not true for the LPN or certificate personnel.