Practical Nursing Career Paper
License Practical Nurses however go through a one year training at a technical or vocational school or at a community college. Although both LPNs and RNs have to take somewhat of an exit exam, after the exam the RN WILL be a licensed nurse. The LPN must pass the NCLEX-PN licensing exam but before taking the NCLEX-PN the LPN has to complete a state approved practical nursing program. After all exams have been taken, and passed, a RN is a licensed Registered nurse, and as a licensed Registered Nurse, they are able to work independently. They can educate patients and provide advice to the patient and their families. RN;s can record medical histories, medical symptoms, and go as far as to help with diagnostic tests, and to help analyze test results.
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LPNS tend to work with already stable patients and they focus the majority of their attention towards trying to improve the health of patients, while working under the supervision of a physician or a RN. In addition to the work RNs perform they often supervise or oversee LPNs, Nurses Assistants, and Nurses Aides. According to _________(XXXX) RNs can have a BSN or MSN and work to become a Nurse Educator or work in an advanced practice specialty such as Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Nurse Anesthetists or move into healthcare management. LPNs that are experienced can supervise Nursing Assistants and Nursing Aides but the best path to promotion is to continue to achieve the RN title.The differences between an RN and LPN/LVN may be small to some it’s important to know in advance so that you pick the appropriate avenue for your college studies. Consider what you want to do as a nurse when making your …show more content…
As one of the largest growing work field, there are many different types of nurses ranging from a CNA (certified nursing assistant) to a DNP (doctor of nursing practice). Although there are many types of nurses two of the most popular nurse specialties are: Registered Nurse (RN) and a LPN (License Practical Nurse). Both LPN and RN require a certain level of education, both nurse types can administer basic beside care such as, assist with bathing and other comforting care, collect samples, measure vial signs and prepare injections. Just as they both have similarities there are many differences between a LPN and a RN. This paper will focus on and outline some of these differences which includes: their responsibilities, their scope of practice, level of
LPNS tend to work with already stable patients and they focus the majority of their attention towards trying to improve the health of patients, while working under the supervision of a physician or a RN. In addition to the work RNs perform they often supervise or oversee LPNs, Nurses Assistants, and Nurses Aides. According to _________(XXXX) RNs can have a BSN or MSN and work to become a Nurse Educator or work in an advanced practice specialty such as Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Practitioners, Midwives, Nurse Anesthetists or move into healthcare management. LPNs that are experienced can supervise Nursing Assistants and Nursing Aides but the best path to promotion is to continue to achieve the RN title.The differences between an RN and LPN/LVN may be small to some it’s important to know in advance so that you pick the appropriate avenue for your college studies. Consider what you want to do as a nurse when making your …show more content…
As one of the largest growing work field, there are many different types of nurses ranging from a CNA (certified nursing assistant) to a DNP (doctor of nursing practice). Although there are many types of nurses two of the most popular nurse specialties are: Registered Nurse (RN) and a LPN (License Practical Nurse). Both LPN and RN require a certain level of education, both nurse types can administer basic beside care such as, assist with bathing and other comforting care, collect samples, measure vial signs and prepare injections. Just as they both have similarities there are many differences between a LPN and a RN. This paper will focus on and outline some of these differences which includes: their responsibilities, their scope of practice, level of