Do you have to be an RN to be a "residence" nurse or can you be a lpn/lvn? and why?
Asked by snowbunny360

Best Answer:
No, you don't have to be an RN but most home health care companies prefer RN's over LPN's and LVN's because they have the capability and authority to start IV's and give certain narcotics that LPN's and LVN's are not authorized to according to thier licensure.

As an LPN you can give any narcotics as long as it is according to YOUR state's scope of practice. You can also start I.V.'s it's really up to the facility you work at. I am I.V. certified by taking a class but I already was instructed on it in my schooling. But if you are wondering about training as an LPN or RN go for the RN. More bucks. RN's are usually the head nurse or DON.
Answered by leftsockmissing

It is true that most home health agencys use RN's over LPN's however I used to work for a company called Gentiva Home Health who used many LPN'S for the more routine cases such as dressing changes.
Answered by kamisha100