An end of life care program is a program which is put in place when a patient is seriously ill with a medical condition that will end in their death. This is also known as palliative care, and can take place in a nursing home, a hospice or in the comfort of the patient's home. An end of life care program sees to not only the medical care of patients in the final days or hours of life, but covers the broader prospect of treating all those with a … [Read more...]
Nursing classification systems are basically the articulation of nursing care, using a standardized language that can be easily understood by all nursing staff as well as by other providers. The University of Iowa's College of Nursing has been a leader in the development of standardized languages to describe the work that nurses do, for the past decade. The Center for Nursing Classification utilizes various methods to develop the nursing … [Read more...]
In the US there are a number of nursing organizations to which you may find it beneficial to belong. These organizations are many and varied, some at state level, some at national level, and some that even allow you to have international membership. Although not all nurses belong to a nursing organization of some kind, it is generally considered a good idea to have membership with at least one. Types Of Nursing Organizations State Professional … [Read more...]
Nursing history is an important topic to study for nurses not just because you may be questioned on it in a test, but also because having a good basic understanding in this area can go a long way to putting your chosen profession into perspective for you. General Nursing History Early History Initially hospitals were part of religious monasteries and convents. There was no formal nursing career and, when religious institutes were wiped out, so … [Read more...]
As a nurse you will, like anyone else in any other profession, encounter difficult colleagues from time to time. Dealing with difficult colleagues can be a challenge but if you are able to handle the situation well it will reflect well on your character. Nurses in particular often complain about difficult doctors who do not treat them well. Several tips and ideas exist to help nurses cope in situations like these. Tip 1: Talk The most important … [Read more...]
Being a student and being an actual LPN are clearly two very different things, which is why the transition from student to LPN can be such a big ordeal for so many students. This article aims to give you the tools you need to survive the transition easily and without suffering any of the negative effects that often arise for nursing practitioners in the modern world. Different Aspects of Your Role in the Transition from Student to LPN When … [Read more...]
What Led To The Shortage During the world wars there was a tremendous nurse shortage, and to make up for this, institutions were built for nurses to be trained for battle and for the health care of soldiers in combat situations. After the war, most of these nurses were taken up into private institutions and hospitals, but most of them had to seek other employment. The supply of LPNs has grown, so the supply of students and candidates are … [Read more...]
There are many different types of nurses, and the designation and responsibilities of the nurse will often be an indication of the level of training, certification and licensure they have completed. People rely on a licensed practical nurse, or an LPN, to deliver compassionate health care to patients in different locations other than hospitals. It is true that LPN responsibilities are more in a hospital setting simply by its very nature and … [Read more...]
Now that you have qualified as an Licensed Practical Nurse, you need to not only act and know the part but you will also need to look the part. You will be required to wear LPN uniforms; these are not something that you can get from your local department store. LPN uniforms or LPN scrubs are specialized uniforms that need to be obtained from certain sources. What an LPN Uniform Looks Like The LPN uniforms and LPN scrubs are made in such a way … [Read more...]
Now that you have decided to become an LPN you may want to know what the LPN job description actually is. Well, there are some basic things that most LPN nurses will have to do, and these things are listed below. If there is anything in this article that you think that you will not be comfortable doing or that you think you will not be able to learn, then you may want to consider an alternative career as these things are unavoidable for most … [Read more...]
