Are lpn’s being phased out?
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Some people say that they are being phased out and some people say that they are not. It seems to me like they are because i live in Michigan and the majority of the schools here don’t even offer lpn program. They only offer cna/patient care technician. I would like only accurate answers only please. If you are not sure then i would prefer that you do not bother responding to my question.
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I have been hearing this since before I became a nurse over 17 years ago.
With that said, it is true, in most places, LPNs are limited to Long Term Care, Clinics, Home health and Medical Surgical Units, to name a few.
It is believed with an all RN staff, the likelihood for better care will be given. It should also be noted that while in some states LPNs scope of practice varies, most states do not allow LPN to give most IV medications and they can not be in a charge position in the hospital setting.
Will they be phased out all together, I doubt it.
The number of job ads for LPN’s has dropped dramatically in the last 3 years. It has become a waypoint for someone becoming an R.N..
lol about your additional details comments…
LPN’s are definately NOT being phased out any time soon! Although some hospitals are choosing to hire RN’s instead of LPN’s because RN’s can start IV’s and pass medications where as LPN’s sometimes have limitations by laws in their states. However, in the end LPN’s mostly do the same job as an RN and therefore many places prefer LPN’s over RN’s because they can pay the nurse less for the same work.
In the end, LPN’s are still HIGHLY in demand and here is an excerpt from the US Department Of Labor’s Website regarding LPN statistics:
Projected growth (2006-2016) Faster than average (14% to 20%)
Projected need (2006-2016) 309,000 additional employees
Median wages (2007) $18.24 hourly, $37,940 annual
I also know 2 LPN students who just graduated this year and they found jobs within a few weeks. LPN’s are highly in demand and make lots of money.
Have you tried your local county community college? Check the nearest 3 – one might offer it. If not, many technical schools offer it. And even some adult training schools offer it.
You say that you live in Michigan so I went onto your state’s Unemployment website – your state has a program called “No worker left behind” where the state pays your tuition for school for up to 2 years. I am not sure if you are unemployed, but even if you aren’t, they list info on places to receive training. On their website, there is a link that you can click on that tells you which occupations are in demand in your state. Here is the link. I couldn’t give you the info because you have to choose a county and I don’t know what county you live in.
http://www.michigan.gov/nwlb/0,1607,7-242-47890—,00.html
Anyways, the state’s unemployment office also gives you info on where you can receive training, therefore giving you places that LPN programs are available. Check it out!
Good luck