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Lpn professional relations

Lpn professional relations. Jennifer kean msn, rn , ccrn. Role of the lpn in the community. Participates in community activities that promote health care Community health projects Community health fairs Maternal-child health and other types of health clinics Blood pressure clinics.

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Lpn professional relations

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  1. Lpn professional relations Jennifer kean msn, rn, ccrn

  2. Role of the lpn in the community • Participates in community activities that promote health care • Community health projects • Community health fairs • Maternal-child health and other types of health clinics • Blood pressure clinics

  3. lpns • A professional is someone who is competent and qualifies to perform a specific occupation • Education is a program of information, theory and study developed via organized activities and research

  4. Continuing education • Inservice education usually occurs in facilities for employees; sometimes is required; suggestions on content can be made to the employer; continuing education credits are sometimes available • Workshops: forum in which information is presented, excellent opportunities to learn new skills and network • Continuing education classes: usually offered at community colleges; complex skills such as IV therapy and CPR • Sharing information: a valuable benefit to attending these events is the chance to meet other working LPNs; similar challenges and satisfactions are discovered • It is a good idea to keep a concise record of all CE attended

  5. Nursing education • MSN, NP: 5-6 year college degree • BSN: 4-year college degree • AAS: 2-year college degree • Diploma: 3-year nursing program; emphasizes hospital nursing skills; usually no college degree given, but more programs offering diploma and AAS at graduation • LPN/LVN: 2-year/15-month program emphasizing nursing skills, taught under direction of RNs; the LPN/LVN works under the supervision of the RN in a variety ofhealth care settings

  6. Certification opportunities • It is a good idea for LPNs to take advantage of the benefits of certification seminars or self-study courses; knowledge is the basis for improved nursing skills and safety in patient care; may also increase compensation • Certification in Pharmacology: courses are available, recertify every 5 years, requires 48-120 CEUs • Certification in long-term care: home study program; covers pharmacology, aging, pediatrics and other key topics that enhance competence; title is CLTC • Certification in addiction: in development; title will be CALPN • LPN-RN: career ladder, accelerated associate degree; programs vary

  7. Graduation requirements • Graduate of state-approved program (ours is!) • Coordinator’s signature • Scoreof 90 or better on ATI exams (68%) • Pass all exit exams 90 or better • If not achieved, must take ATI review course • Apply to sit for board exam • NCLEX-PN: National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse

  8. Exit exams • Pharmacology- 75 questions • Comprehensive: 180 questions • Critical thinking: 60questions • Given at end of program, after final exams

  9. The nclex • Length of time allowed: maximum of 5 hours • Number of questions: usually 85- 60 are scored, 20 are “try out” questions • However, may go to all 265 questions • Computer adaptive test (CAT) • Results: after 85 questions, computer decides pass/fail (above or below passing standards) • Questions increase in difficulty- if an adequate number of difficult questions are answered correctly, you will pass • If you do not pass, you may retest after 45 days

  10. You passed! • Title: LPN or LVN • Test administrators send the reports to Board of Nursing within 24 hours • Results usually within 1 week • You have demonstrated that you possess the knowledge to provide minimal safe nursing care, as a new graduate • Unqualified use is subject to legal prosecution • Title is non-transferable • You are responsible for renewing your license every 2 years and for earning the required 30 CEUs during the renewal period

  11. Your license • Legal authorization to perform duties learned in your nursing program • Valued for life unless revoked or suspended • Renewed every 2 years; adequate notice is sent from Board of Nursing • Governed by the Nurse Practice Act • Administered by the State Board of Consumer Affairs • Operates per each state’s laws

  12. Men in nursing • Stereotypes continue • 5.8% of 2.9 million RNs in the U.S. are men • Most want to help and care for people, make a contribution to their community/society, and educate people on health care issues • Some do not want the traditional MD role • Most patients are receptive to male nurses performing their care; however, there are some patients who still prefer a female RN • Don’t feel that you have to prove yourself • Also, watch for coworkers looking to you to be the “strong” nurse (doing all the lifting) • Just provide top-notch care

  13. Endorsement/reciprocity • License to work in more than 1 state • Contact the Board of Nursing in the state you will be wanting to work in • Most U.S. states participate in endorsement • License must be in good standing

  14. Leadership/mNgement styles • Autocratic: task and goal oriented, retains all authority; firm, domineering, intimidating; excels in crisis and disaster • Laissez-Faire: “free run” style, permissive, leader avoids responsibility, decreased sense of direction, lots of delegating • Democratic: people-minded approach, joint efforts, criticism of behavior not personality, promotes growth, shared governance committees

  15. Team leading- “taking charge” • You will have to do it before you feel ready to!!! • Guides and assists the nursing team in providing care • Assigns patients to each team member • Takes responsibility for the delivery of care to patients • Also responsible for supervision of all members of the team • An advantage of team nursing is the collaborative style that encourages each member of the team to help others

  16. A little about delegation • Delegation is not dumping!!!! • Criteria: the right person, with the right qualifications, to do the right job • You are responsible for knowing the scope of practice for the CNA- do not assign any nursing tasks!! • You are also responsible for following-up on the person you delegated the task to (i.e., was it done correctly, and at the right time?)

  17. laws • Public: from government, based on the Constitution; criminal offenses against society • Private: enforcement of rights, duties and legal relations between private citizens • Nurse Practice Act: defines the legal practice of nurses, must know yourown • Available at Board of Nursing website • Good Samaritan Statutes: laws to protect professionals from prosecution; those who voluntarily go to the aid of someone in distress or in an emergency, provided they are giving care within their scope of practice, not reckless or intentional harm: ethical decision to help

  18. Time management • These skills will be very beneficial • Learn effective time-management skills and PRACTICE them until they become fully developed, and second nature • Most skills will come with time and experience • These skills will help you not only at work but also in daily living, so you can do what you are required to do as well as what you want to do

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