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book nursing leadership management and practice of LPN

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what is a paradigm   originally a schientific term, but today used moreas a model, theory, perception, assumption, the way a person "see's the world"  
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paradigms: what are most nrusing paradigms based on   learning through theoretical or clinical experiences  
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paradigms: examples of ones in nrusing   touch, culteral differences, personal biases (favoring a certain type of pt)  
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paradigm shift: LPNs are now being placed in more _____________ postistions   management  
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critical thinking: what does it allow the nurse to do   to identify the existing paradigms and devise the education or other strategies that are needed to shift paradigms of others or yourself, boraden desicion making regarding Tx, split second decision making  
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critical thinking: it allows you to become open to what   alternative ways of looking at or bahaving in society  
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critical thinking: advantages of it   allows skeptisism of quick fix solutions, opens alternative ways of behaving in society, allows broader desicion making, encourages ppl to question their assumptions, productive, is emotional and rational thinking  
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critical thinking: it is a _______ not an outcome   process, no one is ever done critically thinking  
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critical thinking: while doing this, it is important to follow what else   the guidlines and laws found in the current state nurse practive act (ex follow orders from MD and RN)  
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maslows hierarchy of needs: what are they in order (1st need to last)   physiologic, safety, love & beloningness, esteem, self-actualization  
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maslows hierarchy of needs: what is it   this theory is that ppl have to meet their lower level needs before they can move up on maslow's pyramid structure to higher order needs  
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maslows hierarchy of needs: what is the physiologic needs   adequate oxygen, food and water  
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maslows hierarchy of needs: what are the safety needs   feeling free from danger and risk, secure in one's own environment  
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maslows hierarchy of needs: what are the love & beloning ones   feeling worthy of effection and social support  
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maslows hierarchy of needs: what are the esteem ones   feeling competent, strong self worth  
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maslows hierarchy of needs: what are the self actualization ones   meeting one's full potential  
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maslows hierarchy of needs: why need to _______ human behavor rather than __-- it   understand, judge  
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watson's nursing theory: what is it   the art of nursing, it moves beyond the cellualr response of the human body and goes to the overall response of the human being, it is also intentionality of the nurse *focus of care is on entire person)  
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patient advocacy: what is it   the nurse is on behalf of the patient, a guide and support, protecting pple from infringement on their rights as pt and humans, informing and supporting pt so pt can make their best decision  
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pt rights: ex   right to refuse tx or meds, CHF has right to eat french fries, informed consent, safe care  
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pt rights: since pt has these rights what is nurses role   give them their rights and support them in their choices but also inform them of the consequences of their decisions  
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informed consent: what is it   md responsibility to explain all procedures, nurse has to get signature, pt should not go to surgery until there is full understanding of procedure  
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what is ageism   elderly prejudice tx and discrimination  
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the types of knowledge for a nurse   knowing that information( bookwork) and knowing how (practicing clincal)  
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what is the paradigm shift after nursing school   going from the knowing that knowledge (bookwork and class) to the shift of knowing how  
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nurse practice act: what is it   the law of each state that defines nursing and what the various levels of nurses legally may do in their practive  
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nurse practice act: LPNs work under the supervision of whom   RNs or MDs  
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What are CE credits   they are required by many states to maintain your lisensure  
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finding a job: what is in the first impression   resume, employment application, cover letter, interview, follow-up  
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finding a job: cover letters- what is it   describes specific assets possessed and conveys quality, introduces self, the content is flexible, molded to individual  
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finding a job: the resume -what is it   a summary of professional abilities and facts, contains personal data, statement of career goals, summary of experiences, no personal info, one page, no errors  
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finding a job: creating the resume- what are the format types   chronological, functional or mix of both  
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finding a job: creating a resume- what is a chronological one   zeroes in on work experience, job accomplishments, and duties in reverse order (most recent job listed first)  
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finding a job: creating a resume- what is a functional one   presents previous job functions and duties, responsibilities and skills rather than job titles  
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finding a job: resume- what should be put on it   only include items that demonstrate your ability to be successful at the job you are seeking, lead with your strenghts , create a career objective (it should reflect the position you are applying for)  
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finding a job: resume- what kind of wording should be used   action verbs, clear consise  
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finding a job: guidlines for applications   print legibly, respond to all questions, address to specific person who processes applications  
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finding a job: interview- goals of the interview   present yourself positively, interview effectively (answer questions, ask questions, ne comfortable with silence), obtain information needed to make a career decision  
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finding a job: preparing for the interview- what to prepare for beforehand   reflect: career goals, strengths and areas of growth, research: company brochures, internet searches (know everything about the company), networking, practice mock interview, dress appropriately, create resume, prep answers  
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finding a job: interview: info on arriving to location   know location, do a dry run, arrive early, relax  
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finding a job: interview: what are the stages of the interview   establish rapport, they discribe company and job, discuss my background and qualifications, answering questions, saying goodbye and express enthusiasm, follow up with a thank you letter  
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finding a job: guidlines during the interview   no yes or no answers, ask open ended wuestions, ask questions at appropriate time, avoid asking salary questions unless info is offereed, be ok with silence  
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finding a job: what to do after the interview   end it strongly, write a thank you, be prepared for a second interview  
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finding a job: what are the 4 cs of a perfect interview   contribution (skill fit), culture, chemistry, compensation  
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finding a job: 4 cs of the perfect interview- what is cotnributionn   skill fit- be able to articulate your skills (know what they are looking for)  
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finding a job: 4 cs of the perfect interview- what is culture   value fit- be able to articulate your values and how they fit the organizational mission  
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finding a job: 4 cs of the perfect interview- what is chemistry   people fit- be able to articulate the type of team you want to be a part of and how you will fit that team  
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finding a job: 4 cs of the perfect interview- what is compensation   how much you make  
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on the job development: what occurs in oriantation   socialization to the organization, learn organizational culture, assist in identification of philosophy and goals, assimilation into work groups, cross discipline exposure, compentencies necessary for safe performance  
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on the job development: what does this include   orientation, educational opportunities, morale building, empowerment, performance appraisals  
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on the job development: what are educational opportunities   inservice/presentation, attendance at conferences/seminars, upgrades/cross-trainings  
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on the job development: what does morale building consist of   staff meetings, employee recognition, special projects/ committee participation, special events  
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on the job development: what is empowerment   sharing choices, control and power, based on responsibility and accountability, allowance for creativitty  
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on the job development: what is performance appraisals   strongest non financial reward to satifaction, motivation and improvement, an employee eval  
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on the job development: performance appraisals- what is the purpose   to judge perceived value, quality, growth of work  
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on the job development: performance appraisals- what is goal   to provide feedback about performance  
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on the job development: performance appraisals- why is it done   for employee to improve  
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on the job development: performance appraisals- what is the danger of this   the halo and horn effect (employer can be to subjective)  
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resignation: what is it   making the decision to leave  
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resignation: guidlines of this   at least two weeks, must present in writing, write a positive step, hand deliver to appropriate person, never knock previous employer  
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paradigm: what is the change for us   from nursing student to nurse and working  
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paradigm: what is the basis of one's paradigm   experiences, role models, reasoning, personal bias/ cultural differences (we all have these)  
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paradigm: it is reflected what   one's behavior  
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what is critical thinking   method of thinking which questions the assumptions underlying customary, habitual ways of thinking and acting, allows one to be skeptical of quick fixes  
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critical thinking: what are skills needed for it   prioritizing, anticipation, assessment, knowledge, situation  
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components of success: ________ % is knowledge and skills, ________% is attitudes and and interpersonal skills   15, 85  
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components of success: what are they key attributes for successful LPNs   competency, responsibility, accountability, mutuality, commitment  
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components of success: what is competency   crucial for practice(w/o it errors can occur)  
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components of success:what is responsibility   serious about what you do (duty is for high quality care)  
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components of success: what is accountability   own responsibility (error is human- admit it)  
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components of success: what is mutuality   partnering with pt, peers, administration, and my self  
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components of success: what is commitment   pt advocate, for the pt at all time  
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what is reality shock   when you are working and it is not the same as what you thought it would be  
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what are the phases of reality shock   honeymoon phase (happy bliss), shock (frusteration, depressed, fatigue), recovery, resolution (begin to make decisions, for burn out)  
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what are the three things that regulate nursing practice   state board of nrusing, nurse practice act, practice standards  
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State boards of nursing: what level is it established on   a state level  
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State boards of nursing: it is a mandate from the Public Health Code to protect what   the health, safety and welfare of the ppl of Michigan as they relate to the practice of nursing  
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State boards of nursing: this makes nurses accountable for what   their actions  
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State boards of nursing: it establishes standards for what   educational requirements for entry into the nursing practice  
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State boards of nursing: how many members are in the state board of michigan   23 for michigan (made up of all the different types of nurses and educational level)  
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State boards of nursing: they say how long you should go to______-   school  
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State boards of nursing: functions of it   liscensing & certifying nurses, setting fees, establishing standards for educ. programs, determine duration and renewel of liscence, maintaining inactive status lists, carrying out disciplinary action, programs for impaired nruses, suspend/revoke liscence  
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State boards of nursing: 8 categories of disciplinary action   freud/deceit (fake liscence), criminal activity, negligence,violation, of nurse practice act, disciplined by another juridisction, incompitence (failure to meet standards), unethical conduct (breech confidentiality), alcohol/drug abuse  
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State boards of nursing: what is the process of disciplinary action   sworn complaint, complaint is reviewed, finding of not guilty, court review if necessary  
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State boards of nursing: in disciplinary action the sworn complaint is given by the pt to who   nurse, agency etc  
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State boards of nursing: in disciplinary action if found guilty   probation, suspend liscence, revoke liscence  
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State boards of nursing: an activity that is legal for an LPN in one state is not _______-- for an LPN in another state   illegal  
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Nurse practice act: what does it define   nursing practice and establishes standards for nurses in you state, the duties and functions nurses can perform, what nursing is & is not, and under what circumstances it can be practiced for compensation  
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Nurse practice act: what does it contain   definition of nursing, def. of LPN/LVN, use of the title LPN/LVN, elements of unprofessional conduct, functions of state's board of nursing  
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Nurse practice act: what is basic nursing care   care you can provide based on schooling you had  
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Nurse practice act: what is basic pt situation   situation is predictable (ex is long term care), orders stay the same  
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Nurse practice act: what is complex nursing situation   pt clinical situation is not predictable, nurse has to learn more on the job  
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Nurse practice act: what is delegated medical act   phycisian order is given to RN, LPN (PA or NP can do this too), LPNS CANNOT delegate  
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Nurse practice act: what is delegated nursing act   when RN gives orders to LPN  
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Nurse practice act: what is direct supervision   supervisor is continually present (in building)  
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Nurse practice act: what is general supervision   supervisor is with in reach  
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Nurse practice act: what educational requirements does it address   broad basic content in nursing program (will say what you must cover), faculty standards, educational standards  
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Nurse practice act: what is LPN scope of practice   function under supervision of RN, MD, dentist, DO. cannot delegate nursing acts in michigan, practice is based on less comprehension knowledge and skill required of RNs  
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Nurse practice act: ignorance of this act is never a valid defense against what   any legal proceedings regarding your liscence (ex if you said "I didn't realize I couldn't do that)  
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Nurse practice act: it is always the final authority in what   in your state  
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practice standards: who defines it   the national deferation of LPN since 1949, updated in 1991  
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practice standards: provides a basic model in which the quality of _____ given by the LPN can be _____   of health services, nursing service and nursing care; measured and evaluated  
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monitoring of nursing practice: what is this   requires periodic information from schools of nursing (they want to know pass rate, enrollment, drop out), licensure verificaiton, follow facility policy and procedures (must be within limits of practice act)  
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nurse practice act: administration of disciplinary measures- ______ rather than ______   rehab rather than punitive measures  
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nurse practice act: administration of disciplinary measures- possible disciplinary actions   fines, required Tx (w/ drugs or alcohol), suspension, revocation  
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Liscensure: what is the purpose of it   protect public health and incompetent citizens  
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Liscensure: who started the process; it was once _____ and now it is _____   nurses; voluntary and now mandatory  
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for LPNs instead of ADPIE it is what   APIE  
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Liscensure: obtaining a liscensure- what is needed in order to do this   completion of an approved educational program, successful completion of nclex pn, acceptable legal standing, endorsment from another state, multistate liscensure  
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Liscensure: what is a multistate liscensure   can hold license in more than one state at a time, some work being done on a national lisencsure, bordering recognition agreement  
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Liscensure: what is done in order to maintain one   completion of continuing education requirements, inactive status, renewal (paying fee on time)  
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Nclex-pn: what is the purpose of the test   reflect knowledge, skills and abilities essential to safe and effective nursing practice at the entry level (min. competency)  
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Nclex-pn: what is the format and structure of the test   computerized, situational/multiple choice, approximately 200?s plus 60 being validated, can determine knowledge base and stop (stops when computer is feels you know 95% or does not know it)  
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Nclex-pn: what is the content based on   job analysis of activities practical nurses must perform in the workplace  
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Nclex-pn: the content is evaluated q ________years   3 years to renew and change test, and review the passing standards  
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Nclex-pn: questions are based on the 4 phases of what; and the 4 categoire of what   the nursing process for LPNs APIE; of client needs  
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Nclex-pn: what is the application process   application form completion, processing fees, appointment for testing after receiving ATT in mail, special accomidations  
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Nclex-pn: what are the four factors in preparing for the test   content, confidence, control, common sense  
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Nclex-pn: what is the accrinim READ (in steps for successful testing experience)   Registration; Eligibility; Att, Day of exam  
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Nclex-pn: study tips for test   study 25% more than what you think you need to know, first study nclex books and then study nursing notes from school, review content q 3-5 days), assess both right and wrong answers, practice tests  
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Nclex-pn: it is a good idea to do a mock what   exam  
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Nclex-pn: what happens in exam   5 hour time slot, arrive early, take packet complete practice exersises, take test!  
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Nclex-pn: what materials are needed for test day   ID for entry, ATT, meds for sinus HA, musci for relaxation, snack, comfy clothing  
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Nclex-pn: getting results- when you pass what do you get; when you fail what do you get   license in mail; diagnostic profile ( where areas are that we need to work on)  
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Nclex-pn: reasons for failure   poor preparation, phys/ psych stressors  
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Nursing organizations: National federation of LPNs (NFLPN)- who can be a member   only LPNs and SPN  
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Nursing organizations: National federation of LPNs (NFLPN)- what is the purpose   promote education and service  
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Nursing organizations: National federation of LPNs (NFLPN)- what is their publication   journal of nursing care  
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Nursing organizations:Nat. assoc. for PN education and service (NAPNES)- who can be a member   only LPNs, SPN, faculty  
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Nursing organizations:Nat. assoc. for PN education and service (NAPNES)- what is the purpose   promote understanding of PN and promote educ. opportunities  
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Nursing organizations:Nat. assoc. for PN education and service (NAPNES)- what is their publication   Journal of practical nrusing  
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Nursing organizations:National league of nursing(NLN)- who can be a member   health care workers and lay persons  
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Nursing organizations:National league of nursing(NLN)- what is the purpose   educational & services, and improves it for nurisng  
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Nursing organizations:National league of nursing(NLN)- what is their publication   Nursing and health care  
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Nursing organizations:American nursing association (ANA)- who can be a member   RNs and SRN,  
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Nursing organizations:American nursing association (ANA)- what is the purpose   improve and maintain high practice standards and promote  
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Nursing organizations:American nursing association (ANA)- what is their publication   AJN  
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the job market for LPNs is determined by what   the availability of RNs  
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why have restraint rules changed in facilities   b/c of law change, policy change and paradigm shift  
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