The future for RNs?

[nURse_dEZi]

So, I'm not sure what it's like everywhere else but in Canada, I have heard rumor (I have no idea the credibility on this) that as Lpns scope expands, they will move more toward being just like RNs and for RNs they will move to more specialized roles like consultants or like NPs.

Does anyone know more on this topic or the credibility behind these rumors?

[theRNJedi]

I'm a PhD candidate, Nursing School Faculty, Professional Practice Leader, and Nurse Manager....and I have not heard of this. If anything, LPNs are being phased out of most orgs as the nursing profession evolves to preferring baccalaureate prepared registered nursing as a minimum for patient care roles. Although I'm not aware, there could be LPN positions 'out there' in the workforce that have "expanding scope", I would say the pulse of the profession at large isn't publishing, presenting, or heralding this message. I would chalk it up to mostly rumor.

-theRNjedi

[Fiona59]

I'm a PhD candidate, Nursing School Faculty, Professional Practice Leader, and Nurse Manager....and I have not heard of this. If anything, LPNs are being phased out of most orgs as the nursing profession evolves to preferring baccalaureate prepared registered nursing as a minimum for patient care roles. Although I'm not aware, there could be LPN positions 'out there' in the workforce that have "expanding scope", I would say the pulse of the profession at large isn't publishing, presenting, or heralding this message. I would chalk it up to mostly rumor.

-theRNjedi

Readong comprehension fail. The OP is asking about Canada,which has entirely different standards.

The PN curriculum in now basically what used to be the diploma RN course. Our scope of practice is constantly expanding as is the RN scope.

On the unit I work, the only difference between the RN and the LPN is the LPN cannot be Charge. Our unit does not do blood transfusions or TPN. In my province, LPNs cannot spike the travisol or blood bags. Once the two nurse identifier is complete, the RN walks away from the LPNs patient.

ICU, PICU, and the Catholic lab are the only units I have heard are the only RN only units. I have heard that some hospitals in Calgary have LPNs in their ICU and they are not doing aide duties.

The BScN from what I remember was never meant for bedside nurses. Degree holders were supposed to go into management and research.

[sweetsthrnsass]

Just out of curiosity, what is a Catholic lab?

[Fiona59]

iPad auto correct for Cath lab

[sweetsthrnsass]

iPad auto correct for Cath lab

Well I feel way better for not having a clue what that was lol. Thanks!