pursue nursing as a career‚ I entered a Practical Nursing program at the Wilbur Wright College in Chicago. At this time‚ I was still driving cab to support myself‚ while I dropped it completely upon graduation and passing LPN board examination. A couple of years after becoming a LPN‚ I applied to DePaul University’s Master entry program to further my education‚ and thereby became a full-fledged RN. My dogged persistence paid off. In one way it deterred me from getting stuck to cab driving‚ despite
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Case Study of Ethics This case study of Ethics scenario comprised a medical occupational‚ Jerry McCall‚ who has been taught and trained as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and a medical assistant who is in the office along because the switchboard operator is at lunch. Therefore‚ he is taking the calls and later discovered he is in a situation. A few minutes pass and Jerry received a call from one of his patient requesting for a refilled of medications such as‚ antidepressant‚ and Valium to be call
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versus Necessary Qualifications Qualification as a medical assistant and a licensed practical nurse (LPN) does not qualify Jerry to fill‚ or even refill‚ any prescription. Only pharmacists‚ doctors‚ and other certified professionals can order medications. Jerry working as medical assistant means he is responsible for both administrative and clinical duties (Fremgen‚ 2009). Jerry is a LPN‚ which means that he is responsible for many of the same duties as registered nurses‚ which does not include
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Clinical Nurse Specialist‚ or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. There are many colleges now that offers nursing majors/programs so its more convenient for many people. Doing research may help lead you to the right college to graduate with your LPN or ADN or BSN. The third step of becoming a nurse is SURVIVE! You need to survive all the work‚ classes‚ tests‚ experience and more! Becoming a nurse is not easy‚ especially when you are being educated so you will be ready to work as a nurse and take
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The Post-Acute Team (PAT) is one of the many teams that composed the Medical Management Department. My team is mainly a functional team. With this being said‚ we have a team leader (Assistant Director) that oversees us – the team members (RNs‚ LPNs‚ UMAs‚ and PTs). Below is a diagram I made showing the analogy between a functional team and my team – the Post-Acute Team (PAT). Each team in our department has a specific purpose and my team’s main function is to facilitate the smooth transition
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An individual nurses’ scope of practice can be influenced by education‚ experience‚ and population served. It is important that nurses make decisions regarding their scope of practice‚ to which they are professionally and legally responsible. (AZBN‚ 2013). When determining whether a new procedure falls within the RN’s scope of practice‚ it is important to research their State Board of Nursing‚ the American Nurses Association‚ and other organizations. The Arizona State Board of Nursing has a
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the key to nurturing our youth and elders alike. My career as a nurse began fourteen years ago. I started out as a licensed practical nurse. I enjoyed it immensely‚ but always felt that I could achieve more. Eleven years later‚ I graduated from an LPN to RN bridge program. I always knew that I wanted to help others; and everyday holds a different reward in itself. People often question how I am able to deal with illness and death so often. They also question if we‚ as caregivers‚ ever get depressed
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Essay 2 for COMM150 Shannon Burkett Bryant & Stratton College COMM150: Introduction to Information Literacy Mrs. Pandora November 6‚ 2012 My name is Shannon Burkett. I am a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) currently enrolled at Bryant and Stratton College to acquire an Associate degree in nursing. My dream job would to be to hold a position as a Trauma Nurse. As a Trauma Nurse‚ I would enjoy working in an Emergency Room setting‚ in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)‚ or as a Life Flight
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I have made the choice of retaking classes such as Math and English. I have declared a reasonable way to be in school and cooperate with the Board of Social Services‚ with that being said I have taken action and changed my major from Health Science-LPN Preparation to Pharmacy Technician. I will also be required to take fewer classes to avoid a collision with the criteria of the Board of Social Services. I have been trying to collaborate and make arrangements‚ and abide by the bylaws of the Social
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“Why I want to become a Registered Nurse?” As a LPN I’ve experienced a lot of different things throughout my career. I am often asked the question of‚ “Why are you in nursing?” I tell people that I didn’t choose nursing‚ nursing chose me! I enjoy being a nurse. The rewards are endless. I am searching for further advances within this career. This is why I chose to continue my education with Lincoln Technical Institute. Moving forward with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing will enhance potential
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