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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Differences between ADN and BSN-prepared Nurses Jennifer Peltz Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V 05/04/2013 Differences between ADN to BSN-prepared Nurses When starting the nursing profession deciding on which educational level you should choose from can be a difficult one. There are two educational levels to becoming a Registered Nurse (RN). The Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) which is considered to be the shorter‚ faster approach‚ taking 2 years to complete. Second option is the Baccalaureate
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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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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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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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Nurses October 20‚ 2013 Baccalaureate Nurses vs. Associate Nurses Is having a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) better than an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)? Why should nurses get a BSN? Many nurses ask themselves these questions. Hospitals are pushing for nurses to advance their education. If there is an ADN nurse and BSN nurse applying for the same position most likely the BSN nurse will receive the job before the ADN nurse because “ the additional course work enhances the student’s professional
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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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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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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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in competency of nurses educated in an ADN level to those educated in BSN level. Nursing is a profession where skill and knowledge has to work hand in hand to promote and deliver optimum level of care‚ skill alone acquired by years of experience cannot be an answer for this question .But a combination of expert knowledge‚ decision making‚ planning‚ research and leadership which is an integral part of the basic curriculum of a BSN program is extremely necessary. ADN nurses usually have 2-3 year
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