The Role Differences between an LPN and an RN The Role Differences between an LPN and an RN When differentiating the role differences between an LPN and an RN the analytical level of competence acquire by an RN is the first to come to mind. Harrington & Terry (2009) state that “more emphasis in now being placed on the higher analysis level. This reflects the increased complexity inherent in the scope of practice and job analysis study for registered nursing (Harrington & Terry‚ 2009‚ p
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Finding Ways to Increase RN-BSN Enrollment Christine Schneider Chamberlain College of Nursing NR351ON: Transitions in Professional Nursing Spring Session B 2011 Finding Ways to Increase RN-BSN Enrollment Introduction “Increasing RN-BSN enrollments: Facilitating Articulation Through Curriculum Reform” is an article contained in The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing that was written by Janie Spencer‚ RN‚ EdD in 2008. The educational degree nurses obtain are by diploma‚ the associate
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Motivating an ADN to Obtain a BSN Introduction What motivates an ADN to pursue higher education? As Janine Spencer RN‚ PhD‚ states in her article published in The Journal Continuing Education of Nursing‚ "Expanding opportunities‚ raising potentials‚ and providing an “edge” have been prevailing themes in several studies that investigated the motivation of RNs to receive their BSN." (2008) The need for nurses is growing and nursing schools across the country are struggling to expand their enrollment
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Ethical Decision Maker- verses-Legal Decision Maker Mary Pat Laws Wilmington University I’m starting to write a research paper‚ I’m not sure my introduction is correct‚ I need some guidence. It’s been many years since I wrote a research paper. ABSTRACT Introduction Ethical decision-making is required when a Healthcare Organizations must address a conflict or doubt regarding competing values‚ such as personal‚ organizational‚ professional and social values. When involved in a decision
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LPN or RN ? The medical health care field is one of the fasting growing job sectors in the world. The nursing field is expected to grow more than 25% over the next ten years. The nursing field consist of two main sectors in which one can choose the career path in witch they wish to enter. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for the sick‚ injured‚ convalescent‚ and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Most LPNs provide basic bedside care. They take vital signs
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Thank you for bringing this case to our attention. I had an opportunity to review this case with our Triage RN. Patient was referred to ED due to patient’s age (85 y/o)‚ history (long snapshot of chronic medical conditions) and symptoms (unresolved cough x 1 month‚ weakness‚ low blood pressure). Our RN thought this patient would be admitted and her intention was to expedite admission/transfer process. As far as having various conversations of ER transfers‚ we have had challenges in this area
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Title: Career Path of RN General Purpose: I have always like helping others. I have a passion for it‚ seeing someone smile because I brighten their day is something that I absolutely love doing. I decided I wanted to change my career path to nursing back in 2012. I was told by my former clients that I would make a wonderful nurse. That made me take the steps to this career path of RN. Specific Purpose: Choosing to be a nurse is a great decision. Many nurses who complete RN to BSN or MSN degree
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Why RN TO BSN The Need for Highly-Educated Nurses In the 21st century‚ the health challenges facing the nation have shifted dramatically. The American population is older—Americans 65 and older will be nearly 20 percent of the population by 2030—as well as more diverse with respect not only to race and ethnicity but also other cultural and socioeconomic factors. In addition to shifts in the nation’s demographics‚ there also have been shifts in that nation’s health care needs. Most health care
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Anthany Nilhas IU315 Questions: 1. (2 points) Can a meaningful distinction be drawn between hacking and "cracking"? Hacking is activity by one who believes information sharing is a powerful positive good and it also is one who is programmed enthusiastically. Cracking is activity by someone who breaks security on a system. Crakers engage in vandalism‚ and theft once given access to a computer. 2. (1 point) What is meant by "active defense hacking" or "counter hacking"? It is meant that hackers
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Running head: EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY My Educational Journey at Saint Joseph’s College Professor Nursing 300: Professional Transitions Unit 1 part 1 December 12‚ 2011 EDUCATIONAL JOURNEY My Educational Journey at Saint Joseph’s College Professional Transitions is the first of many classes that I will experience during my journey of obtaining my Bachelors degree in Nursing at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. Personally I have many reasons for
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