Chris,
I feel for you!
I would seriously consider leaving the job if they didn't PROMPTLY
find some other RN coverage.

You've got some BIG questions that need answering!
I don't know that I would go through JCAHO, I think I would go through
your State Board of nursing for advice and support!

Good luck!


--- In emergency-nurse@yahoogroups.com, "chris_rn2006"
<chris_rn2006@...> wrote:
>
> I contacted them about that and they stated to me that the LPN can
> work in the ER as long as they have the RN supervision. They would
> not say how close the supervision had to be. They recommended that
> I contact JCAHO, which I have but am awaiting a call back. I think
> that if the hospital puts me in this position that I should quit but
> just wanted to see what others say.
>
> Thanks for the input Darrell.
> Chris
>