NALPN stands for:
National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses Practice Standards
What is N6?
Chapter N 6 STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR REGISTERED NURSES AND LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES
Who is the founder of modern day nursing?
Florence Nightingale
In 1860 she established the first nursing school
Florence Nightingale’s contributions to health care started during the Crimean War in 1854.
What percentage of communication is non-verbal?
80%
Not speaking
Silence
Every LPN should _______ the “Scope of Practice” to maximize utilization of the LPN/LVN, as specified by the Nursing Practice Act and function within this “Scope of Practice”.
Know
What type of patient does the LPN care for?
Basic care- stable patient
The nursing process includes the components:
assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.[5
Why do nurses develop therapeutic relationships?
to ensure that health care concerns and needs are addressed
“It must be very frustrating to know what you want and not be able to do it”
sharing empathy
It is the responsibility of the RN to update the LPN of issues affecting the practice of nursing, the delivery of health care
False
When can the LPN refuse to carry out a task delegated by a RN or provider?
When they are not competent to perform the task
What do many health care agencies implement in their workplace to successfully reduced incidences of patient harm?
Safety Culture
Initial or sensitive communication exchanges are best received by the patient if the nurse and patient are at:
eye level
“I’m not sure I understand what you mean by ‘sicker than usual’, what is different now?”
Clarifying
Shall know and utilize what aspects of the nursing process?
Planning (assessment, identification of goals), Implementation, Evaluation
What kind of teaching does a LPN teach?
Reinforce the teaching provided by an R.N. provider and provide basic health care instruction
Health promotion, education, protection (such as immunizations), early disease screening, and environmental considerations are what level of care?
Primary Care
What type of communication respect the rights of others while also standing up for their own ideas and rights when communicating. They are direct, but not insulting or offensive
Assertive communication
“Don’t worry, everything will be all right.”
False reassurance- Non-therapeutic
What are the educational experiences stated in NALPN?
Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse
complete an educational program approved by the state nursing authority in practical nursing.
pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses
When can an LPN accept a charge position in long term care?
(a) Follow written protocols and procedures developed and approved by an R.N.
(b) Manage and direct the nursing care and other activities of L.P.N.s and nursing support personnel under the general supervision of an R.N.
(c) Accept the charge nurse position only if prepared for the responsibilities of charge nurse based upon education, training and experience beyond the practical nurse curriculum. The L.P.N. shall, upon request of the board, provide documentation of the nursing education, training or experience which prepared the L.P.N. to competently assume the position of charge nurse.
A person has contracted an illness or injury and requires medical care. Secondary care is often referred to as acute care. Uncomplicated care to repair a small laceration or treat a strep throat infection. What level of care is this?
Secondary
What does Soler stand for?
"sit" with "open" posture and "lean" in with good "eye contact" in a "relaxed manner"
“Let’s not talk about your insurance problems it’s time for your walk”
Changing the subject- non-therapeutic