LPN 190 - Practical Nursing Transition

1. Practical Nurse scope of practice
2. Collaboration within the healthcare team
3. Legal and ethical considerations in patient care
4. Cultural and psychosocial considerations in patient care
5. Licensure process and preparation

1. Describe the role of the practical nurse in supporting the patient and their family as a full partner in prevention of illness and the promotion, restoration, and maintenance of health across the lifespan (Patient Centered Care). (1-5)
2. Identify the role of the practical nurse in the management of a group of patients under the guidance of the registered nurse and in collaboration with the healthcare team (Teamwork and Collaboration). (1-5)
3. Incorporate the use of nursing research and evidence-based practice into practical nursing care (Evidenced Based Practice). (1-5)
4. Identify how to evaluate patient care within the practical nurse scope of practice based on established outcome criteria (Quality Improvement). (1-5)
5. Apply regulatory, legal, and ethical principles within the practical nurse scope of practice to minimize risk of harm to patients (Safety). (1-5)
6. Describe the role of the practical nurse in collecting and recording data to monitor the outcomes of care processes based upon nursing interventions directed toward the patient experiencing alterations in health (Informatics). (1-5)