Sask. nurses in dispute over roles of LPNs vs. RNs
The question of who does what at the patient bedside is causing a rift within the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association (SRNA).
Controversial new bylaws accepted by the provincial government detail the expanded role licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are playing within health care.
A special public meeting for the SRNA was held in Regina Friday which saw registered nurses (RNs) come to the microphone and detail examples of where patient-safety was endangered. It was often caused by confusion about the difference between RNs and LPNs.
Increasingly, RNs are frustrated that more LPNs are being hired to do the work of RNs who have more education.