LPN to RN Transition Final
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, Who defines the scope of practice? (68) A nurse's scope of practice is defined by individual state nurse practice acts,
which are part of the law or code governing that state - NCSBN regulates
Who is the American Nurses Credentialing Center? (67) Subunit of ANA - A credentialing organization that provides opportunities for
certification in many nursing specialties.
IE: Med-surg, gerontology, pediatric, nursing care management, and psychiatric-
mental health.
How can you be an advocate in your profession? (247/57) You can advocate for your patients within the hospital setting, write letters to your
senator to advocate for the greater good, empower and promote self-determination
in others, defend rights for others, ensure respect, equality, and dignity for others.
Which pt would you delegate to an LVN? A stable patient
Which pt would you delegate to the UAP/CNA? Stable pt that needs help with ADLs
Role Conflict (55) Role with two or more conflicting expectations. Feelings of conflict when
transitioning from LVN to RN. Most often you unknowingly begin to change your
normal behaviors as an LVN to assume new RN characteristics.
What are the different roles of the RN? (56-58) (11) Care provider, counselor, educator, manager, advocate, collaborator, change
(Transitioning roles from LVN to RN) agent, role model, mentor, researcher (with master's degree), entrepreneur
(master's degree/NP)
What are the different roles of the RN? (56-58) (11) Care provider, counselor, educator, manager, advocate, collaborator, change
(Transitioning roles from LVN to RN) agent, role model, mentor, researcher (with master's degree), entrepreneur
(master's degree/NP)
LVN delegation Basic vitals (not assessments), assisting with implementation process, IV start but
not medication push, therapeutic communication
Stages of Patricia Banner's Theory (80) Believed that nursing knowledge accrues over time.
Novice Stage- Level 1; student nurse or nurse on unfamiliar floor.
Advanced Beginner Stage- Level 2; advanced beginner; new grad with acceptable
performance.
Competency Stage- Level 3; competent, can multi task, plan, and set goals.
Proficient Stage- Level 4; proficient nurse; is able to assess situation/pt in a holistic
manner.
Expert Stage- Level 5; expert; has ability to recognize patterns and responses that
are automatic and integrated.
Levine's Conservation Model (85) Wholeness-
(how would you apply it)
Adaptation- adapting to disease process/disability
Conservation- conservation of energy, structural integrity, personal integrity, and
social integrity.
Application: Nurse of amputee realizes pt need for changes to adapt to disability;
Nurse caring for AIDS pt will plan energy conserving activities balanced with rest
Review | Study Guide & Practice
Questions | Graded A+
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive Rationales
Included
, Who defines the scope of practice? (68) A nurse's scope of practice is defined by individual state nurse practice acts,
which are part of the law or code governing that state - NCSBN regulates
Who is the American Nurses Credentialing Center? (67) Subunit of ANA - A credentialing organization that provides opportunities for
certification in many nursing specialties.
IE: Med-surg, gerontology, pediatric, nursing care management, and psychiatric-
mental health.
How can you be an advocate in your profession? (247/57) You can advocate for your patients within the hospital setting, write letters to your
senator to advocate for the greater good, empower and promote self-determination
in others, defend rights for others, ensure respect, equality, and dignity for others.
Which pt would you delegate to an LVN? A stable patient
Which pt would you delegate to the UAP/CNA? Stable pt that needs help with ADLs
Role Conflict (55) Role with two or more conflicting expectations. Feelings of conflict when
transitioning from LVN to RN. Most often you unknowingly begin to change your
normal behaviors as an LVN to assume new RN characteristics.
What are the different roles of the RN? (56-58) (11) Care provider, counselor, educator, manager, advocate, collaborator, change
(Transitioning roles from LVN to RN) agent, role model, mentor, researcher (with master's degree), entrepreneur
(master's degree/NP)
What are the different roles of the RN? (56-58) (11) Care provider, counselor, educator, manager, advocate, collaborator, change
(Transitioning roles from LVN to RN) agent, role model, mentor, researcher (with master's degree), entrepreneur
(master's degree/NP)
LVN delegation Basic vitals (not assessments), assisting with implementation process, IV start but
not medication push, therapeutic communication
Stages of Patricia Banner's Theory (80) Believed that nursing knowledge accrues over time.
Novice Stage- Level 1; student nurse or nurse on unfamiliar floor.
Advanced Beginner Stage- Level 2; advanced beginner; new grad with acceptable
performance.
Competency Stage- Level 3; competent, can multi task, plan, and set goals.
Proficient Stage- Level 4; proficient nurse; is able to assess situation/pt in a holistic
manner.
Expert Stage- Level 5; expert; has ability to recognize patterns and responses that
are automatic and integrated.
Levine's Conservation Model (85) Wholeness-
(how would you apply it)
Adaptation- adapting to disease process/disability
Conservation- conservation of energy, structural integrity, personal integrity, and
social integrity.
Application: Nurse of amputee realizes pt need for changes to adapt to disability;
Nurse caring for AIDS pt will plan energy conserving activities balanced with rest
