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Compare the education and level of practice between registered and practical nurses.
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CNA provides basic nursing care of clients in a long-term care facility. Works under the supervision of an LVN, RN or MD. In some facilities the “aide’ is referred to an Unlicensed Assistive Personnel: 2 months to 6 months education
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 leadership in a wide variety of healthcare settings. 2 to 4 years Associates degree (AD) or bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) or master’s degree (MS or MA) NP—Advanced Practice Nurse An RN who receives additional training in a specialized field, such as pediatrics, maternity, geriatrics, family practice, or mental health. RN with a master’s degree plus additional and specific education and internship in the field of specialty. |
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Explain the various types of educational programs that lead to licensure.
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RN—three ways to obtain Registered Nurse
• A student attends 2-year program at a community college and receives AD in nursing. • A student who attends a 3-year program was formerly sponsored by and based in a hospital. Most of today’s 3-year programs are affiliated with community and state colleges. (some states no longer have it) • The 4-year program in a college or university leads to a baccalaureate or bachelor’s degree in nursing. Advanced Nursing Credentials The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) of the American Nurses Association (ANA) grants a total of 27 advanced certificates. General nursing certificates require a bachelor’s degree and examination. These certificates are available in 14 specialties: psychiatric-mental, medical-surgical, gerontologic, perinatal, maternal-child, etc. Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse Practical or vocational nurses are licensed under specific state laws (Nurse Practice Act) to care for clients in various settings in the same manner as |
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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.
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Education=Shall complete a formal education program in practical nursing approved by the appropriate nursing authority in a state
Legal/Ethical= shall hold a current license to practice nursing as an LPN/LVN in accordance with the law of the state wherein employed Practice=shall accept assigned responsibilties as an accountable member of the healthcare team |
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Differentiate between permissive and mandatory licensure
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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". |
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Discuss the reasons for a nurse to seek licensure
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to established that you are qualified worker; eligible to take an exam; to avoid a criminal act;
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Identify the importance of the nurse’s pledge
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it is used as a guide for nursing practice
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Explain the importance of nursing theory and how a theoretical framework helps nurses in their learning, understanding, and practice
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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 forming a personal phiolosphy of nursing. A theoretical framework provides a reason and a purose for nursing actions.
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List the roles of today’s nurse, briefly explaining each one.
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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 necessary The nurse is a communicator by documenting client care and client's response The nurse is a team member by working cooperatively with other healthcare professionals to provide best care The nurse is a teacher by writing teaching plans and assisting people in preventing illness and injury. |
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Discuss the importance of nurses projecting a professional image.
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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.
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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.
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NAPNES goal is licensure, professional practice and education of LPN
NFLPN 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 education that prepares the nursing workforce to meet the needs of diverse populations Two reason why: to promote career opportunities in healthcare and to enhance the delivery of quality care to all people and for scholarships |
