LPN versus RN
Awarded a certificate or diploma at the end of education training
LPN
Requires an associates degree or bachelors degree only
RN
I am an advanced practice registered nurse and specialize in anesthesia
CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist)
What does NCLEX stand for?
National Council Licensure Examination
Perform insertion, monitoring, regulation, removal, and dressing changes for peripheral IV sites
RN
The LPN can perform some basic IV therapy tasks if they have formal training - can check the sites, regulate flow rate, change dressings, and discontinue IV under direction of the RN
Requires initial RN licensure. Must complete a MSN program or a Doctor of Nursing Practice program
NP
I am a women's health care provider who specializes in gynecological care, contraceptive management, prenatal/post natal care, and can be attendance during birth/delivery depending on the state in which I work
CNM - certified nurse midwife
What is the difference between NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN?
NCLEX-RN = licensure exam to become a registered nurse that encompasses the knowledge/skills needed to make decisions based on critical judgement
NCLEX-PN =licensure exam to become a licensed practical nurse - emphasis on data collection, care implementation, and working under RN supervision
Provides care by applying basic knowledge by observing, administering medication, and working under the direction of an RN
LPN
What test must the RN take to become a registered nurse?
AND
What test must the NP/APRN take to become a nurse practionier?
NCLEX
AANP or ANCC
I am masters educated nurse that focuses on care coordination, quality improvement, risk management, interprofessional team leadership. and implementing best practices in the areas in which I work
CNL - certified nurse leader
What does the NCLEX measure?
Competency
Uses the Computerized Adaptive Testing (CAT) method to determine in real time how competent the test taker is
Awarded an associates degree or bachelors degree at the end of the education program
RN
What are the differences in continuing education requirements between an RN and a NP/APRN?
RN - varies widely by state but generally somewhere between 24-36 continuing education hours either annually or every 2 years
NP - varies by state. AANP states 100 contact hours of continuing education in their specialty area with 25 hours dedicated to pharmacology
What is the difference between a DNP and a PhD in nursing?
DNP - focuses on enhancing nursing practice - can be specialty based
PhD - research focused - usually seen in the academic setting
Continuing mandatory education (hours vary amongst states)
Practice hours
What must be disclosed when renewing a nursing license?
Criminal record
Condition/impairment to practice
Any action - current or past - against their license (ex: suspension)