Comparing LPN To RN Transition
LPN to RN Transition
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Introduction
The paper focuses on the nursing aspect where it clearly defines the difference between LPN and RN nurses. It defines each term and the specific roles of each personnel involved. The paper also shows how one can be able to transit from the LPN level to the RN level through the concept of professional socialization.
LPN basically stands for a licensed practical nurse which can be defined as a nurse who provides care for injured, disabled or sick people under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. They are nurses who have passed the required educational requirements to obtain licenses. They differ slightly from LVN (licensed vocational nurses) who have passed an individual state’s educational requirement to get a license (Noa A. 2010). An RN (registered nurse) is one who has graduated from a nursing program in the university and usually has a higher level of knowledge as compared to LPN and LVN nurses. RNs basically earn a professional nursing degree while LPNs earn a practical nursing degree.
The paper discusses the major role differences between the LPN and RN nurses as well as the strategies on how each can succeed.
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However, RNs are more independent and LPNs work under them due to differences in education and overall responsibilities. The main difference between them is the license each holds. The license of an LPN limits their autonomy to that of talking to patients, taking their vital signs and administering medication. The RN license is unlimited as it allows them to interpret medical data, make medical decisions and assess patients (sawyerschool.org,
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Introduction
The paper focuses on the nursing aspect where it clearly defines the difference between LPN and RN nurses. It defines each term and the specific roles of each personnel involved. The paper also shows how one can be able to transit from the LPN level to the RN level through the concept of professional socialization.
LPN basically stands for a licensed practical nurse which can be defined as a nurse who provides care for injured, disabled or sick people under the supervision of registered nurses and physicians. They are nurses who have passed the required educational requirements to obtain licenses. They differ slightly from LVN (licensed vocational nurses) who have passed an individual state’s educational requirement to get a license (Noa A. 2010). An RN (registered nurse) is one who has graduated from a nursing program in the university and usually has a higher level of knowledge as compared to LPN and LVN nurses. RNs basically earn a professional nursing degree while LPNs earn a practical nursing degree.
The paper discusses the major role differences between the LPN and RN nurses as well as the strategies on how each can succeed.
Major role differences …show more content…
However, RNs are more independent and LPNs work under them due to differences in education and overall responsibilities. The main difference between them is the license each holds. The license of an LPN limits their autonomy to that of talking to patients, taking their vital signs and administering medication. The RN license is unlimited as it allows them to interpret medical data, make medical decisions and assess patients (sawyerschool.org,