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Compare the education and level of practice between registered and practical nurses. | LPN provides nursing care in long-term and acute care facilities. May also work in physician’s office and clinic setting. Works under the supervision of an RN or MD; ED: 1 to 2 years
RN provides direct and indirect nursing care, supervision and leaders |
Identify at least one of the standards of the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses in relationship to each of the following: education, legal status, and practice. | Education=Shall complete a formal education program in practical nursing approved by the appropriate nursing authority in a stateLegal/Ethical= shall hold a current license to practice nursing as an LPN/LVN in accordance with the law of the state wherein |
Differentiate between permissive and mandatory licensure | permissive licensure means to work as a nurse or practice without a license.mandatory licensure is law that designates the functions, duties, and responsiblities of the nurse and uses the title "nurse". |
Discuss the reasons for a nurse to seek licensure | to established that you are qualified worker; eligible to take an exam; to avoid a criminal act |
Identify the importance of the nurse’s pledge | it is used as a guide for nursing practice |
Explain the importance of nursing theory and how a theoretical framework helps nurses in their learning, understanding, and practice | Nursing is based on the theory of what it is, what nurses do and why. Nursing is a unique discipline and separate from medicine. Theories provide a skeleton on which to hang knowledge. This theoretical framework give you and other students a basis for for |
List the roles of today’s nurse, briefly explaining each one. | The nurse is a care provider by achieving the maximum level of wellness possible.The nurse if an advocate by helping ensure the client receives necessary care and by intervening when necessaryThe nurse is a communicator by documenting client care and clie |
Discuss the importance of nurses projecting a professional image. | Because you represent the establishment where you work and you need people trust you; to maintain maximum levels of safety, hygiene and protection for you and your clients. |
Discuss the goals of at least three nursing organizations and state at least two reasons why a student or a licensed nurse should join a professional organization. | NAPNES goal is licensure, professional practice and education of LPNNFLPN goal is to provide standards of nursing care in promoting competence through continued post-licensure education and certification.NLV goal is to advance excellence in nursing educat |