What courses can an LVN teach?????

Jenni811, RN · Sep 12, 2011

Um, i don't think LVN can teach anything. I don't even think ADN or BSN can teach anything.

misswhitney · Sep 12, 2011

BSN's can teach ADN programs and ADN's can teach LPN programs. At least in Florida.

Flo., BSN, RN · Sep 12, 2011

I think a LVN can teach CNA classes.

lifein08 · Sep 12, 2011

Thank you. I school where I work only prepares the students to sit to take nclex LVN. It does not grant any kind of degree.

GoosbyLPN · Sep 12, 2011

Yeah from my understanding only CNA classes

MissJulie · Sep 12, 2011

If I'm not mistaken, in Kentucky, LVN/LPNs can't teach anything.

My CNA class was taught by a RN with her ADN (she was working on her BSN).

My classes now are being taught by RNs with their BSN or higher (the school I attend requires a BSN and that the instructor be working toward their MSN)

I know that the BSN program I hope to attend is only taught by MSN and higher (one of our instructors also teaches a night class there).

I believe the reason is because, at least in Kentucky, LPNs are not considered to be "professional nurses," for what reason, I'm not completely sure.

Also, what type of school doesn't grant a degree? The school I attend also teaches a LPN program, and grants a Diploma upon graduation, then the students are eligble to sit for the NCLEXPN.

lifein08 · Sep 12, 2011

If I'm not mistaken, in Kentucky, LVN/LPNs can't teach anything.
My CNA class was taught by a RN with her ADN (she was working on her BSN).
My classes now are being taught by RNs with their BSN or higher (the school I attend requires a BSN and that the instructor be working toward their MSN)
I know that the BSN program I hope to attend is only taught by MSN and higher (one of our instructors also teaches a night class there).
I believe the reason is because, at least in Kentucky, LPNs are not considered to be "professional nurses," for what reason, I'm not completely sure.
Also, what type of school doesn't grant a degree? The school I attend also teaches a LPN program, and grants a Diploma upon graduation, then the students are eligble to sit for the NCLEXPN.

Thank you. Our school also grants a diploma.

Sl1011 · Sep 12, 2011

At my tech college, ADN-bsn could teach lpn classes and msn could teach ADN.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Sep 12, 2011

In my state, LPN, HHA, and CNA classes can only be taught by RN's, preferably BSN's no matter if the program is an agency, facility, school, private, not-for-profit, or public. LPN's can teach Healthcare provider/BLS CPR if certified by the AHA or ARC. Anyone can teach a MA class, depending on the school. (In a vocational school they need a vocational teaching certificate. In a private school I'm not sure, but it seems experience is the only requirement as MA's are not regulated by any state agency (in my state) at this time.)

klb061409 · Sep 12, 2011

In the program i'm in(LVN) we have 2 RN BSNs that teach a&p,geri,med surg,etc. but we also have 2 LVN's that teach professional adjustments and do skills with us as well as going to clinicals with us. I am in West Texas.

diva rn, BSN, RN · Sep 12, 2011

It is dependent upon the schools of nursing (or assisting or whatever)...as opposed to the state. In FLorida, all of the Universities with Nursing schools in this County, require a minimum of a BSN with a preference to Master's degrees...the technical schools that I have seen advertising for nursing instructors also require a Bachelors degree, all require a RN. I have not seen any schools that allow any RNs who have ADNs nor have I seen any schools who allow LVNs or LPNs to teach in nursing programs. (Unless this in a private technical school that teaches CNAs..I'm not sure about the rules on that maybe there are some)

(I taught at a local Community College part time for 2 years, so I know it's true about the requirements, I couldn't get on full time b/c my master's degree isn't in nursing and they were moving toward all master's faculty..this was a number of years ago)