Reply to Kaitlin Ross
Hey Kaitlin
Hello Kaitlin, thanks for sharing! I was interested in your post since I also chose to practice nursing within the scope and regulations of the Texas Nursing Practice Act. I agree that in Texas, registered nurses are required to supervise LVNs as they undertake certain duties in the hospital. Among the challenges that LVNs often face as they practice nursing include lack of enough experience hence restricting them from working in specialized areas, limiting them to advancements or pay opportunities (Benbow, Abel, Benton & Hooper, 2014).
References
Benbow, D. A., Abel, J. R., Benton, K., & Hooper, J. I. (2014). Beyond the Scope of Practice: Licensed Vocational (Practical) Nurses in Community Settings. Journal of Nursing Regulation, 5(3), 14-18.
Reply to Christina Katsiyiannis
Hey Christina,
Hello Christina, thanks for sharing! I like your responses since they are straight forward and informative. I agree that the RN is required to be responsible for delegating LVN’s since they may not have the experience to handle all tasks effectively. Moreover, LVN’s can be beneficial in terms of delegation by adding value to the health care team by filling gaps during tasks. According to Lee (2013), LVN’s also have a chance of engaging in lifelong learning to advance their career to RN, and this can be done through flexible schedules that allow them to learn as they work.
References
Lee, S. P. (2013). The Benefits and Challenges of Being an LPN/LVN. Retrieved from: https://www.lpntraining.org/articles/the-benefits-and-challenges-of-lpn.html