students are instructed differently between the LPN program and the RN program. When comparing the two educational programs I have found the post-LPN BN program expectation are quite different‚ including the expectations of being an independent learner as well as the expectations around writing essaies‚ using APA formatting and becoming a self- sufficient student. Looking at my current employment as an LPN in comparison to my RN co-workers I feel that at times there is not much difference between
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Nurse Assistant (CNA) and a Registered Nurse (RN) (Perry). Although both of these jobs are similar in which they both serve the needs and care of patients they are distinctly different in education‚ job responsibilities‚ salary‚ and career opportunities. Education wise CNA training programs vary in length from two weeks to more than six months‚ and may be offered by local community colleges‚ the Red Cross‚ or clinic-sponsored programs (Oken). A RN on the other hand needs a college degree or a nursing
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LPN/RN Role Transition There are slight changes related in returning to school from the role of LPN to RN. First I must focus my time in my school work whether it is studying‚ reading or just not working 80 hours a week to allow the brain to retain in my long term memory. I currently work in two different fields of nursing. One is mental health which I find personally rewarding because of hands on care I’ve learned to realize who I am and why I am who I am. The other is long term nursing care
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Problems With Co-Workers in the Transition to an RN Role Abstract This paper will explore and discuss the challenges faced by an LPN transitioning to the new RN role. This paper discerns the obstacles of the transition phase in where an LPN is not yet an RN‚ but is held to such a standard. This paper deliberates the practice of being an assertive communicator; of being able to express emotions and confidence to have positive outcomes. In addition‚ the LPN will become actively involved in fostering
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of the duties and responsiblitlities of an RN and LPN be able to tell the difference? License Practical Nurses provide basic medical care‚ some of their duties are identical to an Registered Nurse. For instance they both might take a patient’s blood pressure‚ bathe a patient‚ change a dressing or insert a catheter. In some situations the LPN must contact an RN to make changes to the health care plan or treatment. As the supervising professional‚ the RN can delegate tasks to the LPN that are within
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RN 1. RN EXIT V- 5 FALL 2008 1. COMMUNITY HLTH – CARDIOVASCULAR – CV DISEASE AFRICAN AMERICAN =Set up a clinic for cardiovascular diet‚ 2. COMMUNITY HLTH / FUNDAMENTALS / PROFESSIONAL ISSUES – BASIC NURSING SKILLS / SAFETY / LEGAL / ETHICAL – OSHA MANDATES 3. COMMUNITY HLTH / MEDICAL SURGICAL – MUSCULOSKELETAL – OSTEOPOROSIS PREVENTION=exercise‚ increase vit D calcium‚ roller skating and roller blading COMMUNITY HLTH / MEDICAL SURGICAL – NEUROLOGICAL / PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT
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Career Choices: LPN vs. RN Does a medical professionals title really speak value into the abilities they may be capable of or should the focus be on the longevity factor of here and now and providing the stepping stones to continuous education? Those who want to pursue nursing are faced with a common dilemma -- whether to get a Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) degree or a Registered Nurse (RN) degree. The choice is easy actually‚ and depends on the individual’s current situation. If the primary
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Starting Out: A New RN In the MICU 5/1/04 1- What kinds of patients come into the MICU? 2- How do families interact with the MICU staff? 3- Who are the nursing staff in the MICU? 3-1- Who are the resource nurses? 3-2- Who is the nurse manager of the MICU? 3-3- Who is the Clinical Nurse Specialist? 3-4- How are the assignments made? 3-5- Who are the CCTs? 3-6- Who are the OAs? 3-7- Who are the USAs?
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Application Materials Included in this RN Application Packet: 1. Nursing Application Packet 2. Checklist and Application Process Breakdown Listing 3. Program Application (to be submitted) 4. Essential Functions Listing 5. Applicant Point System (breakdown) 6. TEAS Conversion Chart 7. Standard Associate Nursing Degree Curriculum 8. Standard Associate Nursing Degree Estimated Cost Sheet 9. Repeated Course Appeal Packet Email all questions related to the nursing program to: nursingquestions@lawsonstate
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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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