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I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

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Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
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Sabrina - forgive me, but what is an 'LVN?'

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Kim Gurkin MHA, BSN, RN, CPHQ | Director, Clinical Services
UNC Physicians Network
2000 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 200
Morrisville, NC 27560
M: (919) 418-8482 | W: (984) 215-4372
kimberly.gurkin@unchealth.unc.edu
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2023 17:16
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

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Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

My apologies, Kim. In Texas and I believe California, LPN and LVN are the same. So if someone has a professional LPN ladder, that would be helpful. Thanks!

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Sabrina Sumner RN CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2023 11:32
From: Kim Gurkin
Subject: LVN Professional Development

Sabrina - forgive me, but what is an 'LVN?'

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Kim Gurkin MHA, BSN, RN, CPHQ | Director, Clinical Services
UNC Physicians Network
2000 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 200
Morrisville, NC 27560
M: (919) 418-8482 | W: (984) 215-4372
kimberly.gurkin@unchealth.unc.edu

Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2023 17:16
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

Ah! I will send you what we have developed at UNC Physician’s Network.
Kim

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 1/24/2023 12:14:00 PM
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: RE: LVN Professional Development

My apologies, Kim. In Texas and I believe California, LPN and LVN are the same. So if someone has a professional LPN ladder, that would be helpful. Thanks!

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Sabrina Sumner RN CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2023 11:32
From: Kim Gurkin
Subject: LVN Professional Development

Sabrina - forgive me, but what is an 'LVN?'

------------------------------
Kim Gurkin MHA, BSN, RN, CPHQ | Director, Clinical Services
UNC Physicians Network
2000 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 200
Morrisville, NC 27560
M: (919) 418-8482 | W: (984) 215-4372
kimberly.gurkin@unchealth.unc.edu

Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2023 17:16
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

Kim,

I am also interested in the LVN/LPN clinical ladder. Would you be able to send it to me as well?

Thanks in advance

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Toni Isaacs MSN AMB-BC
ACS Primary Care Clinical Resource Nurse
Harris Health System
Houston TX
(713)339-0276
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2023 19:16
From: Kim Gurkin
Subject: LVN Professional Development

Ah! I will send you what we have developed at UNC Physician's Network.
Kim

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 1/24/2023 12:14:00 PM
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: RE: LVN Professional Development

My apologies, Kim. In Texas and I believe California, LPN and LVN are the same. So if someone has a professional LPN ladder, that would be helpful. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner RN CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)

Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2023 11:32
From: Kim Gurkin
Subject: LVN Professional Development

Sabrina - forgive me, but what is an 'LVN?'

------------------------------
Kim Gurkin MHA, BSN, RN, CPHQ | Director, Clinical Services
UNC Physicians Network
2000 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 200
Morrisville, NC 27560
M: (919) 418-8482 | W: (984) 215-4372
kimberly.gurkin@unchealth.unc.edu

Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2023 17:16
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

Hi Kim,

I am also interested in seeing your LPN Ladder. Would you mind sending this to me? Thank you!

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Quiere Robinson MSN, RN, AMB-BC
Ambulatory Nurse Clinician
VCU Health
Henrico VA
(804)773-9273
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2023 19:16
From: Kim Gurkin
Subject: LVN Professional Development

Ah! I will send you what we have developed at UNC Physician's Network.
Kim

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 1/24/2023 12:14:00 PM
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: RE: LVN Professional Development

My apologies, Kim. In Texas and I believe California, LPN and LVN are the same. So if someone has a professional LPN ladder, that would be helpful. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner RN CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)

Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2023 11:32
From: Kim Gurkin
Subject: LVN Professional Development

Sabrina - forgive me, but what is an 'LVN?'

------------------------------
Kim Gurkin MHA, BSN, RN, CPHQ | Director, Clinical Services
UNC Physicians Network
2000 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 200
Morrisville, NC 27560
M: (919) 418-8482 | W: (984) 215-4372
kimberly.gurkin@unchealth.unc.edu

Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2023 17:16
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

Good morning!
I am interested in the LPN clinical ladder as well. Would you be able to send it to me as well.
Thank you!!

Kindly,
Rahilla Bachu, MSN, RN, WCC
PP PACT Team RN Care Coordinator
Rahilla.Bachu@va.gov

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Rahilla Bachu MSN RN WCC
Perry Point VA
Hvre De Grace MD
(410)642-2411 (21300)
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2023 19:16
From: Kim Gurkin
Subject: LVN Professional Development

Ah! I will send you what we have developed at UNC Physician's Network.
Kim

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 1/24/2023 12:14:00 PM
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: RE: LVN Professional Development

My apologies, Kim. In Texas and I believe California, LPN and LVN are the same. So if someone has a professional LPN ladder, that would be helpful. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner RN CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)

Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2023 11:32
From: Kim Gurkin
Subject: LVN Professional Development

Sabrina - forgive me, but what is an 'LVN?'

------------------------------
Kim Gurkin MHA, BSN, RN, CPHQ | Director, Clinical Services
UNC Physicians Network
2000 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 200
Morrisville, NC 27560
M: (919) 418-8482 | W: (984) 215-4372
kimberly.gurkin@unchealth.unc.edu

Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2023 17:16
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

Of course - did you see it posted on an earlier thread. I’m hoping it went to all but will resend if needed.

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 1/27/2023 8:28:00 AM
From: Rahilla Bachu
Subject: RE: LVN Professional Development

Good morning!
I am interested in the LPN clinical ladder as well. Would you be able to send it to me as well.
Thank you!!

Kindly,
Rahilla Bachu, MSN, RN, WCC
PP PACT Team RN Care Coordinator
Rahilla.Bachu@va.gov

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Rahilla Bachu MSN RN WCC
Perry Point VA
Hvre De Grace MD
(410)642-2411 (21300)
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2023 19:16
From: Kim Gurkin
Subject: LVN Professional Development

Ah! I will send you what we have developed at UNC Physician's Network.
Kim

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 1/24/2023 12:14:00 PM
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: RE: LVN Professional Development

My apologies, Kim. In Texas and I believe California, LPN and LVN are the same. So if someone has a professional LPN ladder, that would be helpful. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner RN CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)

Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2023 11:32
From: Kim Gurkin
Subject: LVN Professional Development

Sabrina - forgive me, but what is an 'LVN?'

------------------------------
Kim Gurkin MHA, BSN, RN, CPHQ | Director, Clinical Services
UNC Physicians Network
2000 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 200
Morrisville, NC 27560
M: (919) 418-8482 | W: (984) 215-4372
kimberly.gurkin@unchealth.unc.edu

Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2023 17:16
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

OMG I LOVE your picture!!

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Kim Gurkin MHA, BSN, RN, CPHQ | Director, Clinical Services
UNC Physicians Network
2000 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 200
Morrisville, NC 27560
M: (919) 418-8482 | W: (984) 215-4372
kimberly.gurkin@unchealth.unc.edu
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2023 12:13
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

My apologies, Kim. In Texas and I believe California, LPN and LVN are the same. So if someone has a professional LPN ladder, that would be helpful. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner RN CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)

Original Message:
Sent: 01-24-2023 11:32
From: Kim Gurkin
Subject: LVN Professional Development

Sabrina - forgive me, but what is an 'LVN?'

------------------------------
Kim Gurkin MHA, BSN, RN, CPHQ | Director, Clinical Services
UNC Physicians Network
2000 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 200
Morrisville, NC 27560
M: (919) 418-8482 | W: (984) 215-4372
kimberly.gurkin@unchealth.unc.edu

Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2023 17:16
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

We have what we call our Technician Advancement Program (TAP) which our LPNs can advance on. We placed them on this ladder because of their classification in HR.

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Patty Hughes DNP RN NE-BC
Chief Nursing Officer, Ambulatory
UK HealthCare
Lexington KY
(859)323-4413
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2023 17:16
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

Thanks Patty. Would you be able to share the program specifics?

------------------------------
Toni Isaacs MSN AMB-BC
ACS Primary Care Clinical Resource Nurse
Harris Health System
Houston TX
(713)339-0276
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 01-25-2023 07:37
From: Patty Hughes
Subject: LVN Professional Development

We have what we call our Technician Advancement Program (TAP) which our LPNs can advance on. We placed them on this ladder because of their classification in HR.

------------------------------
Patty Hughes DNP RN NE-BC
Chief Nursing Officer, Ambulatory
UK HealthCare
Lexington KY
(859)323-4413

Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2023 17:16
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

Patty, 

I'd be interested in this as well.

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Melanie Neville BSN, RN
Nurse Manager
Worthington Industries Medical & Wellness Center
COLUMBUS OH
(614)840-3500
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-25-2023 07:37
From: Patty Hughes
Subject: LVN Professional Development

We have what we call our Technician Advancement Program (TAP) which our LPNs can advance on. We placed them on this ladder because of their classification in HR.

------------------------------
Patty Hughes DNP RN NE-BC
Chief Nursing Officer, Ambulatory
UK HealthCare
Lexington KY
(859)323-4413

Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2023 17:16
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

Please find attached what we use. I did not include the tools as that would have made this very long. I also had to leave the $$ out per our policy. Hope what i have sent will help you all in some way.

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Patty Hughes DNP RN NE-BC
Chief Nursing Officer, Ambulatory
UK HealthCare
Lexington KY
(859)323-4413
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 01-25-2023 07:37
From: Patty Hughes
Subject: LVN Professional Development

We have what we call our Technician Advancement Program (TAP) which our LPNs can advance on. We placed them on this ladder because of their classification in HR.

------------------------------
Patty Hughes DNP RN NE-BC
Chief Nursing Officer, Ambulatory
UK HealthCare
Lexington KY
(859)323-4413

Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2023 17:16
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

I am hoping this goes to all audience - please let me know if i accidently sent it privately. 
Happy to talk thru. Some of the designations were driven by our HR because they didn't want it to be categorized as "LPN I, II, III, IV" 
Our LPN II role is a Sr. LPN role. 
Thanks!
Kim

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Kim Gurkin MHA, BSN, RN, CPHQ | Director, Clinical Services
UNC Physicians Network
2000 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 200
Morrisville, NC 27560
M: (919) 418-8482 | W: (984) 215-4372
kimberly.gurkin@unchealth.unc.edu
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2023 17:16
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

Many thanks, Kim and Patty - and hope this has been helpful to others, as well. If anyone else wants to chime in, I welcome your feedback. This will definitely help with presenting our plan - now keeping our fingers crossed that our HR/Compensation/Executive Team will support this initiative. Best to you all!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner RN CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 01-26-2023 15:48
From: Kim Gurkin
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I am hoping this goes to all audience - please let me know if i accidently sent it privately. 
Happy to talk thru. Some of the designations were driven by our HR because they didn't want it to be categorized as "LPN I, II, III, IV" 
Our LPN II role is a Sr. LPN role. 
Thanks!
Kim

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Kim Gurkin MHA, BSN, RN, CPHQ | Director, Clinical Services
UNC Physicians Network
2000 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 200
Morrisville, NC 27560
M: (919) 418-8482 | W: (984) 215-4372
kimberly.gurkin@unchealth.unc.edu

Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2023 17:16
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

Wishing you lots of luck!! Hoping they will see the value!
Kim

Sent from my iPhone


Original Message:
Sent: 1/26/2023 4:22:00 PM
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: RE: LVN Professional Development

Many thanks, Kim and Patty - and hope this has been helpful to others, as well. If anyone else wants to chime in, I welcome your feedback. This will definitely help with presenting our plan - now keeping our fingers crossed that our HR/Compensation/Executive Team will support this initiative. Best to you all!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner RN CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------

Original Message:
Sent: 01-26-2023 15:48
From: Kim Gurkin
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I am hoping this goes to all audience - please let me know if i accidently sent it privately. 
Happy to talk thru. Some of the designations were driven by our HR because they didn't want it to be categorized as "LPN I, II, III, IV" 
Our LPN II role is a Sr. LPN role. 
Thanks!
Kim

------------------------------
Kim Gurkin MHA, BSN, RN, CPHQ | Director, Clinical Services
UNC Physicians Network
2000 Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 200
Morrisville, NC 27560
M: (919) 418-8482 | W: (984) 215-4372
kimberly.gurkin@unchealth.unc.edu

Original Message:
Sent: 01-20-2023 17:16
From: Sabrina Sumner
Subject: LVN Professional Development

I'm unable to find a previous thread about organizations that utilize a professional development ladder for LVNs in ambulatory care. We currently have one for our RNs but not for LVNs, which are primarily working in Community Health. If anyone has something that they already use, I would love to know how this works in your organization. I appreciate any advice your have to help recruit and retain our ambulatory nurses. Thanks!

------------------------------
Sabrina Sumner MDiv, BSN, RN, CMSRN
RN Clinical Manager - CHC Primary Care
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth TX
(817)702-3608 (3608)
------------------------------