Dorlah Lawrence

In California, the LPN or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is no longer utilized in acute care settings (due to the Nurse to Patient Ratio Laws) and are being replaced by Medical Assistance (MA) in ambulatory care settings. LVNs however are utilized to a high degree in Skilled Nursing Facilities , and Long Term Care as TEAM LEADERS and to lesser degrees, in Hospice, Memory Care and Home Health as a back-up to RN Case Managers. By California state laws and the Nurse Practices Act, LVNs must be supervised by an RN at all times, and are required to collaborate with an RN Supervisor whenever there is/are change(s) in a patients' condition. These collaborations are documented by the LVN in the patient's EMR (Electronic Medical Record), generally via a check off formatted page. LVNs are highly regarded in California and are highly skilled in medication administration, wound care, trach and oral suctioning, and venipuncture.

I would like more med-surg opportunities, preferably in the greater Los Angeles area at this time.

In which states are these offers valid?.

Hi Tania, Shift availability starts as soon as you complete your background check. You should have already sent your credentials and Nursa should have received verifications of your personal information AND licensures. Nursa sends an email with information to complete the background check and you are will receive a copy of your background check. I just completed my first month in Los Angeles and I managed well with assistance from the chat experts. Dorlah

After three 8 hour shifts this month, I still have not heard an alert to check in for my shift. At the next shift I work this month, I will try my best to find the check in prompt in the Nursa App.

The Nursa Community is a forum for sharing and caring of one another in an informative and positive way. There are always trials and difficulties during a shift, so we can support one another by sharing our experiences and suggesting solutions for the best experiences possible.

Thanks Kordhns