Title RN/LVN

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I have both an LVN and RN license. I worked so hard to obtain that LVN license and still want to u the title if appropriate. I would like some feed back on this.

I have seen some people write their names like this:

(Name), MSN,RN,LVN or (Name), MSN, RN-LVN

Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
What that letter meant was...if you're an LPN and don't renew on time, then you'll be fined when you do renew the LPN license. It has nothing to do with your RN license. You don't need to be licensed as an LPN to be licensed as a RN.

I'm aware of that; I am super anal about protecting my license, so I wanted to make sure my lapsing a license wouldn't effect my other license.

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Specializes in psych, addictions, hospice, education.

it won't

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I'm sorry I gave offense; that wasn't my intention.

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Specializes in Clinical Documentation Specialist, LTC.

I have what might be a stupid question, but I'll ask anyway. In my state many clinics employ LPNs and CMAs only, so if a RN who also holds a LPN license and is currently out of work and having a he!! of a time finding work, and decides to apply to a clinic as a LPN, wouldn't that be beneficial to that RN for the time being if that is the only work he/she can find? Honestly the pay between the two (RN/LPN) in a clinic is not that much of a difference, and neither are the roles. Then said RN would have that experience under his/her belt for later use. Sorry if that's a really dumb question :blink:

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Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.

If the RN doesn't mind working for LPN wages. The reason why they say they're looking for an MA or LPN is simply because they don't want to pay for an RN, who is going to command a higher wage.

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Specializes in Clinical Documentation Specialist, LTC.
If the RN doesn't mind working for LPN wages. The reason why they say they're looking for an MA or LPN is simply because they don't want to pay for an RN, who is going to command a higher wage.

Good point.

Matter of fact, There was a RN who worked in the last clinic I was employed in who had been there for 20 years. When her doctor decided to reduce his practice in the clinic to 3 days per week, the PTB decided they did not want to pay a RN for those 3 days and replaced her with a LPN who floats to other MDs the other 2 days. They did that RN so dirty :(

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Specializes in Med-surg, school nursing..

My state deactivates the previous license once a higher title is obtained. My CNA was deactivated when I became and LPN, LPN deactivated when I became and RN. That being said. I am a school nurse in an LPN position (because they can pay me a lot less). I knew this when I applied for the job and it was the best decision for me. That doesn't mean I have to hold an LPN license, because the RN license encompasses it. As far as the initials go, I wouldn't but that is completely up to you. I hope you find your answer soon, and maybe save some money when renewal time comes around again!

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

I never really thought about having both a current LVN and RN license until I came across this thread. I don't remember renewing my LVN license but I did renew my RN license this year. According to the Texas BON I am up to date on both. Honestly, I just click through the online renewal form quickly (have renewed RN twice now) and I never noticed anything stating I was also renewing my LVN license. Did not receive an LVN renewal notice in the mail either, but did for my RN. I'm not worried about it, but thought it was interesting.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.
I attempted to let my PN license expire while having my RN license and they sent a reminder stating that I would be fined if I didn't renew my license; I didn't want my expired PN license to affect my RN license so I paid it.

You weren't missing anything; I'm only stating MY experiences with my license and how I couldn't "just let it expire"

Maybe I'm confused but it's always been my understanding get that if you get a higher licensure it trumps all others. So if you had your LPN previously and then obtained your RN then the LPN license is no longer valid.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
Maybe I'm confused but it's always been my understanding get that if you get a higher licensure it trumps all others. So if you had your LPN previously and then obtained your RN then the LPN license is no longer valid.

Not in my state.

I have two valid, active licenses; one is a PN license, the other is a RN license.

It remains valid as long as I pay it; however, I plan on contacting my state BON to deactivated the PN license.

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Maybe I'm confused but it's always been my understanding get that if you get a higher licensure it trumps all others. So if you had your LPN previously and then obtained your RN then the LPN license is no longer valid.

The higher license trumps in the area of legal accountability for one's practice. It does not necessarily trump in the administrative and financial aspects of maintaining two, or more licenses.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

Why would you maintain a lower license?

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