Running head: MINIMUM EDUCATION FOR NURSES: ADN VS. BSN MINIMUM EDUCATION FOR NURSES: ADN VS. BSN Minimum Education for Nurses: ADN vs. BSN The debate over the minimum required education for nurses has been one that has gone on for much time now. There are many reasons that one would argue for one degree or the other‚ however‚ ADN programs across the country have been the primary source of education for the majority of nurses for some time now. Many argue that a bachelor’s degree should be
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Professional Summary Fully credentialed LVN with experience providing compassionate care in a hospital environment at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. During my clinical hours at UCLA I gained in depth experience on various units such as medical surgical‚ pediatrics‚ labor and delivery‚ postpartum care‚ neurology‚ liver transplant unit‚ oncology‚ and gynecology. My training includes performing full health assessments‚ keeping accurate health records‚ performing both male and female catheterizations
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DAS LVN FINAL STUDY GUIDE 1. Cardiac Catheterization (dye): 1333 Cardiac Catheterization: A cardiac catheterization is performed to obtain information about congenital or acquired heart defects‚ measure oxygen concentration‚ determine cardiac output‚ or assess the status of the heart’s structures and chambers. It may be performed during an angio cardiogram to study the function of the heart or blood supply or to diagnose congenital anomalies or valvular disease. Therapeutic treatments may be done
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physiotherapists or even a fellow nurse. Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) and Registered Nurses (RN) work together on a daily basis and work in partnership with one another to provide the level of care that is required in order for a patient to meet their outcomes. Pediatric palliative care is a specialized setting that requires constant teamwork or consultations and majority of the centers only allow RN`s to work on that floor‚ however; some centers allow for RPN`s to care for these children. Crozier
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LPN to RN Transition Name: Institution: Course: Date: 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
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RN Interview Nursing‚ is a profession that I have long admired and considered to be one of the most gratifying positions that a person can hold due to the ability to positively affect so many people’s lives. This also comes with a huge responsibility to constantly be aware and monitor one’s own emotional state while adjusting to each patients needs and maintaining a high level of professionalism. When looking at the two areas of professionalism and emotional intelligence I believe that they are
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many roles. Chief among them‚ are the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and the Registered Nurse (RN). The basics of nursing are the same for both the LVN and RN as they both provide care to individuals who are experiencing injury and/or illness. Both play a very important role in assisting the individual patient toward a speedy recovery and optimal health. This paper will discuss the similarities and differences between the LVN and RN by comparing and contrasting their scope of practice‚ and their
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Nurses ’ Role in Health Assessment of Patient with COPD and CHF The nursing role in health assessment involves a systematic collection of data that provides information to facilitate a plan of care to deliver the best care for the patient. Assessment is the foundation of nursing practice. The nurse carries out health assessment to determine the patient ’s condition of health‚ risk factors‚ as well as the need for health education in order to develop an individualized care plan. The nurse
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Journal Paper This reflective paper provides a synthesis of my RN-BSN journey. This journal paper comprises five sections: before RN-BSN program‚ two-year goals‚ lifelong learning‚ novice to expert‚ as well as perceptions and long-range goals. My self- image‚ goals‚ practices‚ and philosophies prior to and as a result of RN-BSN program are also described. Before RN-BSN Program Prior to the RN-BSN program‚ I was more task oriented and focused on clinical skills proficiency. I believed
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contrasts to the roles of an RN to an LPN can vary by their credentials. However‚ there are differences and similarities in their pay‚ education‚ training‚ abilities and their qualifications that are required for them to practice safely and legally. While is it true that both are ultimately charged with providing quality patient care‚ the differences are vast and the careers of the two are usually very different. When comparing the differences in opportunities between an RN and an LPN‚ you must first
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