Nursing was not considered a practical job for a young lady. Taking care of the sick, poor, and dying was thought of as a dirty job. Until Florence Nightingale came along and started the modern nursing program. Historically, nursing has had many changes, from the role nurses played. One change is the gradual increase in the required knowledge base and the licensing to practice nursing. Unlike the past where there was little to no training and no supervision, today nursing has changed to be required to learn valuable skills as a student and train in school before taking state boards and becoming a LPN/LVN. Once you are a LPN/LVN you are allowed to preform nursing skills but you are supervised by an RN.
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The demand for more LPNs will rise as the baby boomer generation (about 20% of the total US population) begins to retire. As a result the demand for more nurses will increase. Because of this it will put a strain on the nursing profession. The role of the LPN is going to grow and be cost efficient to the health care fields.
In conclusion, as an LPN I must understand my scope of practice and the nursing practice act in each state I may carry a license. Remembering that advocating for my patient is one of the most important barriers to overcome. Being able to stand up for your patient is going to be one of the hardest things I think I will do. It is important for me to understand that while there may be barriers my main focus is the care of my patient(s). Being a nurse whether an LPN or RN is a journey in itself one that I can’t wait to start.
Barriers to the Scope of Practice and my Role as an
“In 1944 the practical nursing duties are outlined by the U.S. …show more content…
The demand for more LPNs will rise as the baby boomer generation (about 20% of the total US population) begins to retire. As a result the demand for more nurses will increase. Because of this it will put a strain on the nursing profession. The role of the LPN is going to grow and be cost efficient to the health care fields.
In conclusion, as an LPN I must understand my scope of practice and the nursing practice act in each state I may carry a license. Remembering that advocating for my patient is one of the most important barriers to overcome. Being able to stand up for your patient is going to be one of the hardest things I think I will do. It is important for me to understand that while there may be barriers my main focus is the care of my patient(s). Being a nurse whether an LPN or RN is a journey in itself one that I can’t wait to start.
Barriers to the Scope of Practice and my Role as an