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Educational Preparation for Nursing
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What are the different avenues of nursing? - ANSWER -
Registered nurse (Associates or Bachelor prepared)
- Masters or Doctoral degree prepared
What 2 groups of caregivers are identified in nursing? - ANSWER
- Nursing assistant (can be certified)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (takes a different licensure than RN)
Nursing Assistant Education Requirements - ANSWER -
Certification
- Minimum of 75 hours of theory and practice
- Practice exam for certification
- Preparation exceeds 75 hours (established by federal law)
- National council of state board of nursing
- National nurse aid assessment program
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- 24 jurisdictions use the exam to certify nursing assistants
Nursing Assistant Skills - ANSWER - Changing bed linens
- Measuring temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure
- Bathing & personal care
- Eating, walking, and exercise programs
- Supporting patients that are allowed to get out of bed
- Maintain a safe environment
What environment do nursing assistants mostly work in? -
ANSWER Nursing homes
Why are certifications important? - ANSWER - Reduce
orientation time which saves the employer money
- Ensures that proper care will be given
LPN - ANSWER Licensed practical nurse
LPN Education Requirements - ANSWER - 1 year
- Program stresses clinical experience
Educational Preparation for Nursing
Questions and Answers with 100%
Complete Solutions
What are the different avenues of nursing? - ANSWER -
Registered nurse (Associates or Bachelor prepared)
- Masters or Doctoral degree prepared
What 2 groups of caregivers are identified in nursing? - ANSWER
- Nursing assistant (can be certified)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (takes a different licensure than RN)
Nursing Assistant Education Requirements - ANSWER -
Certification
- Minimum of 75 hours of theory and practice
- Practice exam for certification
- Preparation exceeds 75 hours (established by federal law)
- National council of state board of nursing
- National nurse aid assessment program
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- 24 jurisdictions use the exam to certify nursing assistants
Nursing Assistant Skills - ANSWER - Changing bed linens
- Measuring temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure
- Bathing & personal care
- Eating, walking, and exercise programs
- Supporting patients that are allowed to get out of bed
- Maintain a safe environment
What environment do nursing assistants mostly work in? -
ANSWER Nursing homes
Why are certifications important? - ANSWER - Reduce
orientation time which saves the employer money
- Ensures that proper care will be given
LPN - ANSWER Licensed practical nurse
LPN Education Requirements - ANSWER - 1 year
- Program stresses clinical experience
