Common use of LPN Clause in Contracts

LPN. a licensed practical nurse is a professional healthcare team member who functions under the direction of the registered nurse or other licensed professional while providing care consistent with the state Nurse Practice Act and other governing statutes. Licensure pass rate: Performance on the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) for first-time writers (ACEN, 2013). Member of the nursing profession: Core nursing roles include provider of care, a member of the profession, and a manager of patient care. As a member of the nursing profession, one will use the nursing process, demonstrate therapeutic communication skills, identify and practice within legal and ethical guidelines, demonstrate self-directed learning, and adhere to codes of conduct (Wywialowski, 2004). Nursing research: A process of systematic inquire or study to build knowledge in nursing. The purpose of nursing research is to affect the direct provision of nursing and health care to recipients of nursing care as well as to generate knowledge in areas that affect nursing care processes indirectly (Xxxxxx & Xxxxx, 2014). Nursing Process: A systematic rational method of planning and providing nursing care (Xxxxxx & Xxxxxx, 2012).