Comparison Registered Nurse and Licensed Practice Nurse
Autor: Sharon • March 5, 2018 • 729 Words (3 Pages) • 639 Views
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All registered nurses require a nursing license acquired by completing an accredited nursing program and passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Some RN may choose to become certified through professional associations in certain specialties. On the other way, LPN licensing is after completing the practical nursing course from a state-approved program, they will receive a certification in practical nursing. Once that is completed, they must take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) in order to obtain a license and be able to work as an LPN.
Most of Registered Nurse begin as staff nurses, but with experience and continuing education there is opportunity to move into management positions such as chief of nursing. Other options include becoming an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) or moving into the business side of health care. After gaining experience, many LPNs advance to supervisory positions. They can have additional education one may even advance into other medical specialties such as registered nurses.
The essentials of nursing are the same for both LPNs and RNs. They both care for people who are suffering from illness and injury, providing medical and functional assistance to help them live as pain-free and as comfortable as possible, and hopefully move forward in their journey toward health. The medical system requires the talents and skills of both LPNs and RNs. When LPNs work with RNs, the nursing care delivery models must support collaborative practice to help ensure safe and appropriate client care
Sources:
Prince Edward Health Council. Exemplary Care: Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses Working Together. http://www.arnpei.ca/images/documents/RNsandLPNsWorkingTogether.pdf
Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States Department of Labor. (2016). Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition.
American Nurses Association. Principles for Delegation. 2010. www.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ThePracticeofProfessionalNursing/workplace/PrinciplesofDelegation.aspx. Accessed March 1, 2017.
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