temperature‚ and blood pressure. RNs also ask you a few questions about how your feeling and the symptoms you’re experiencing so that the doctor can properly diagnose you and can still move from patient to patient quickly and efficiently. RNs have many of responsibilities and duties‚ difficult working conditions‚ and long hours; many years of education‚ training‚ and then continuing education to stay up to date on all new procedures; and a great expectation of future job. Although RNs have a difficult job it
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While the current career path that I am in has not been my dream‚ it has been a career that has allowed me to mature intellectually and personally. It has also provided me with plenty of opportunity to know what I do not what to do professionally. I have been interested in the nursing profession for years. Lack of experience at a younger age‚ perceived financial resource limitations‚ cross-country moves‚ etc. have all played a part in holding back allowing this interest turning into a reality
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years of study experience at a vocational or community college. A Practical nurse is used to working under the supervision of a RN or professional nurse. There are multiple concerns surrounding the transition to the role of professional nurse‚ one of them is the shortage of qualified nurse educators to provide guidance to LPN’s desiring a career as an RN‚ There are also many levels of education one may pursue as a professional nurse that must be considered . For example‚ many
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RNs and LPNs A nurse assists and treats patients. However‚ specific nursing roles differ by title‚ education‚ and licensure requirements. A registered nurse (RN) performs more direct patient care. A licensed practical nurse (LPN)‚ also called a licensed vocational nurse (LVN)‚ provides basic bedside patient care. An RN teaches‚ treats and depending on license diagnoses patients. Usually‚ a RN conducts an initial patient assessment to understand patients’ symptoms. She may establish a treatment
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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 ethical and legal
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REALITY OF BECOMING A NICU RN MACKENZIE VANDERFELTZ 12/15/2014 INTRODUCTION Everyone deserves a chance at life. My goal in life is to hear someone say‚ “Thank you for giving my baby a chance at life”. I believe that becoming a NICU RN will fulfill that goal. Not everyday will be rainbows and butterflies‚ but I am up for that challenge. This will be the most difficult thing that I will have ever done‚ but also the most rewarding. HOW TO BECOME A NICU RN Undergraduate degree from a two year program
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Role of a LPN’S transition to becoming a RN Lynda Croney College Writing January 25th‚ 2011 Ms. B ABSTRACT It takes a lot of courage to let go of what is known‚ familiar‚ and comfortable. Change is a driving force in everyone. Like a butterfly‚ individuals in the nursing field may go through similar stages of metamorphosis
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Difference between an LPN and RN Presented to Professor Anthony Transition to Nursing By: Lee Rittner April 21‚ 2012 Difference between an LPN and RN ABSTRACT It takes a lot of courage to let go of what is known‚ familiar‚ and comfortable. Change is a driving force in everyone. Like a butterfly‚ individuals in the nursing field may go through similar stages of metamorphosis‚ which is a process of growth‚ change‚ and development‚ (Wikipedia Foundation‚ 2006). Nurses have a vast
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assistance/guidance‚ seeking out opportunities‚ reflecting on my own nursing practice and keeping open communication with my instructor and RN. During one of my shifts‚ I worked with client who wanted to change but was hooked up to a VAC. I recognized that I wasn’t educated on VACs‚ and was unsure as to whether I could unplug it so she could change. I sought out a RN and charge nurse to help me figure out how to do this. After being guided through the process of what to do‚ I was able to help the client
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xxxx Medical Surgical October 20‚ 2011 LVN vs. RN: Scope of Practices Many nursing professionals begin their careers as LVNs (License Vocational Nurse) and later complete the requirements as a bridge to the RN. The role of the LVN has always been to provide direct care to patients in the medical setting. They usually work under the supervision of a physician or RN and perform lesser tasks than a registered nurse. The role of the RN (Registered Nurse) was specifically assigned to be a supervisory
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