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No generally speaking the only nurses that work in schools are registered nurses, which is higher than an LPN. But there are classes so you can take to move from LPN to RN.
It depends on that states board of nursings scope of practice. In most states yes. I am a LPN, LE, Certified Laser Tech. in Massachusetts.
No. A LPN, as part of his/her education, does not learn EKG or rhythm strip interpretation. That said, there is nothing to stop a LPN from learning and studying on their own time. I do not believe it is within their practice scope, however.
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An associate degree in nursing allows you to take the state exam to become a registered nurse (RN). A practical nurse has a much more limited scope of practice. You must also take an exam through the state (LPN). Significant pay increase for the RN vs LPN in most areas of clinical practice
No, an RN (Registered Nurse) is a higher level than an LPN. The scale goes CNA (Certified Nurses Aid), LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), RN (Registered Nurse), APRN (Advanced Practice RN-- requires and advanced degree such as a PhD in nursing).
You need to check with the state of Virginia medical authorities.
Answer Two: An LPN can work in a Magnet Certified Hospital. The ANA does not define the role. The hospital may determine who they hire to perform which duties. As long as the LPN is working within their scope of practice and the hospital meets the guidelines required for Magnet Certification an LPN can work at a Magnet Hospital. There is a not a requirement for Magnet status that says you may not employ LPNs. Answer One: No, a LPN cannot work as a Nurse in a Magnet Certified Hospital. The ANA Magnet Organization does not define a roll nor recognize the existence of a LPN. An LPN can work in other capacities such as a Nursing Assistant, Janitor, Unit Secretary, or any other job that they are qualified other than a LPN.
LPN in reference to LPN classes stands for: Licensed Practical Nurse. A nurse is one who works with doctors to care for sick people. The process of becoming an LPN is not an easy one -- school and practice are required!
Typically, no. The lines of responsibility of an RN are usually on a higher level scope.
Answer One: It depends on the management of where you are working. As always in the workplace, your role changes by what you do there and not necessarily by your degree. However, there are some things that the LPN is not licensed to do like you are, and in that case you should be over them. Answer Two: Answer one is correct. For instance. My office does not perform direct patient care. Our staff are more "paper" nurses. The team leader for our office is an LPN. Therefore related to our business that LPN is over several RNs. However clinically each nurse is responsible for what they do in their own scope of practice.
Depending on the scope of care. $20/hr and up