The practice of nursing is controlled through the standards of practice, licensure, and nurse practice acts (Harrington & Terry, 2013, p. 194). There are six (6) ANA Standards of Practice assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Currently as an LPN during the planning process I contribute and help with the development of nursing care plans for patients (Harrington & Terry, 2013, p. 204). I also can establish the patient's nursing diagnosis from the information gathered during the assessment. All of planning that is done by a LPN is under the direct supervision of a RN.
The role of the RN during the planning process is more in depth than the LPN. The registered nurse develops a plan
Currently as an LPN during the planning process I contribute and help with the development of nursing care plans for patients (Harrington & Terry, 2013, p. 204). I also can establish the patient's nursing diagnosis from the information gathered during the assessment. All of planning that is done by a LPN is under the direct supervision of a RN.
The role of the RN during the planning process is more in depth than the LPN. The registered nurse develops a plan