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Benefits of LPN in the operating room
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Posted about 2 years ago Hi Everyone, I am a registered nurse who is completing the perioperative program. I have a question that pertains to LPNs or ORTs in the operating room. What does everyone think about having these individuals in the operating room? Are there advantages/disadvantages in having the LPN in the operating room financially or from an educational stand point? Would you support the role of an LPN/ORT in the operating room? Why or why not? Thanks. |
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| Posted about 2 years ago If they have gone through the perioperative training this only adds to their value. I believe you need to look at the job description, and every case would need to be an individual decision. Each hospital and state has their own role description for nurses whether RN or LVN, So, you would need to look at whether any of the job description would go out of the scope of practice for the LVN Joyce Harrell, RN, OCN
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| Posted about 2 years ago Thanks for your response. I should have mentioned that I am from Vancouver, B.C. Our education for surgical technicians/ licensed practical nurses may be different here than in the U.S. It seems that here we are beginning to hire more and more surgical technicians at our hospital. I think one of the reasons for this is the financial benefits gained by the hospital or health authority. With the recent economic crisis it seems that management has had priority to maintaining a certain bugdet. Hiring an LPN is obviously more cost effective than hiring a registered nurse. Here the LPNs in the operating room can only scrub and not perform circulatory duties. What are your thoughts on this? |
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| Posted about 2 years ago Yes, I think this is why you need to look carefully at the job description of what is needed, then look at the scope of practice on all potential types of techs/nurses you can hire from, and then choose which level of tech/nursing will best fit the needs of what is required. And the scope of practice will vary from state to state/country to country... Joyce Harrell, RN, OCN
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| Posted about 2 years ago Canada rocks.. I have very dear friends there... Best of luck to you and your future endeavors..Teresa |
