Not a nurse? Then, why does LPN stand for Licensed Practical Nurse? - page 5
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Jan 15 by BrandonLPNTo me, the sheer absurdity of someone saying LPNs aren't really nurses is such that I consider it a non-issue. It's like someone looking at a dog and saying it's a starfish. Since it's such a bafflingly stupid thing to say, it doesn't offend me.andreasmom02 likes this. - Asst. Admin
Jan 15 by Esme12Quote from kalevraTitle nurse protection in the states that have it....include LPN/LVN's. The have gone to school and have passed the state licensing exam. Now some states restrict the LPN's scope of practice more than others but the are nurses.Title "Nurse" Protection: Summary of Language by StateYeah I know weird right. But there are old threads about this some where in the archives on this site
Title "Nurse" Protection
Background
Restricting use of the title "nurse" to only those individuals who have fulfilled the requirements for licensure as outlined in each state's nurse practice act is a protection for the public against unethical, unscrupulous, and incompetent practitioners. Nurse practice acts describe entry level qualifications such as education, practice standards and code of conduct for continued privilege to practice nursing. Limiting use of the title "nurse" to only those who have satisfied the licensure requirements ensures the protection the public deserves.
At least 37 states are known to have language in their Nurse Practice Act; either explicit in restricting use of the title "nurse" to only those who are licensed or implicit language restricting use of any words implying the individual is a licensed nurse.....