PN 1001 - Session 1 Questions & Answers 100%
Verified (Grade A+)
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Terms in this set (14)
Same studies in nursing knowledge as RN and Psych
Nurses
What is an LPN? Practice based on foundational knowledge, critical
thinking, critical inquiry, and clinical judgement
may use the term nurse (use of title)
Care for patients across the lifespan
Health services: health promotion, maintenance and
restoration of health, prevention, treatment and
palliation of illness and injury (focusing on clients with
stable and predictable health outcomes)
assess patient health status as well as plan, implement
What do LPNs do?
and evaluate care and coordinate health services
may care for patients with more complex needs after
successfully completing additional education
work collaboratively with patients, their family
members, and other health care team members to
provide safe, COMPETENT and ETHICAL care
, Hospitals (Acute Care) - Medical/Surgical/Emergency
etc.
Long-term care facilities
Home and community care
Health clinics
Where can LPNs work
Schools Occupational/industrial health
Correctional facilities
Palliative care
- (Hospice)
Mental health facilities
"The government, BCCNM, employers and LPNs work
Control on Nursing together to ensure the public receives safe,
Practice competent and ethical care through specific controls
on LPN practice." (BCCNM, 2022)
Legislation/Regulation
Health Professions Act (HPA): Sets parameters &
provides a common regulatory framework for B.C.'s
regulated health professions. (i.e., nurses,
Government Control on
chiropractors, dental hygienists, dieticians, etc.)
LPN practice
Nurses (Licensed Practical) Regulation:
- Part of HPA specific to LPNs
- Defines scope of practice
- Outlines requirements for registration, practice,
conduct and continuing competence
Verified (Grade A+)
Save
Terms in this set (14)
Same studies in nursing knowledge as RN and Psych
Nurses
What is an LPN? Practice based on foundational knowledge, critical
thinking, critical inquiry, and clinical judgement
may use the term nurse (use of title)
Care for patients across the lifespan
Health services: health promotion, maintenance and
restoration of health, prevention, treatment and
palliation of illness and injury (focusing on clients with
stable and predictable health outcomes)
assess patient health status as well as plan, implement
What do LPNs do?
and evaluate care and coordinate health services
may care for patients with more complex needs after
successfully completing additional education
work collaboratively with patients, their family
members, and other health care team members to
provide safe, COMPETENT and ETHICAL care
, Hospitals (Acute Care) - Medical/Surgical/Emergency
etc.
Long-term care facilities
Home and community care
Health clinics
Where can LPNs work
Schools Occupational/industrial health
Correctional facilities
Palliative care
- (Hospice)
Mental health facilities
"The government, BCCNM, employers and LPNs work
Control on Nursing together to ensure the public receives safe,
Practice competent and ethical care through specific controls
on LPN practice." (BCCNM, 2022)
Legislation/Regulation
Health Professions Act (HPA): Sets parameters &
provides a common regulatory framework for B.C.'s
regulated health professions. (i.e., nurses,
Government Control on
chiropractors, dental hygienists, dieticians, etc.)
LPN practice
Nurses (Licensed Practical) Regulation:
- Part of HPA specific to LPNs
- Defines scope of practice
- Outlines requirements for registration, practice,
conduct and continuing competence
