or do you say you're an LPN when talking to people? Is it common to make a distinction? I know I have friends who say "I'm and RN" when people ask what they do for a living, but it is standard to distinguish between the two, or do most people just say "I'm a nurse"?
When I start LPN school in August, will I say "I'm in nursing school" or does that imply I'm in RN school?
Sorry, probably a dumb question but I just wondered what is normal.
I don't know how things work in the states, but as an RPN in Canada I am a nurse. Working in an acute care hospital, I am 100% responsible for the care of 5-6 patients. I start and maintain IV's, I administer PO, PR, IV, S/C and IM medications. I insert and maintain foley catheters, S/C butterflys, and I assess and monitor my patients conditions. I contact physicians if necessary, and receive and carry out orders. I provide physical care and emotional support. I assist physicains with paracentisis, thoracentisis, and any other procedure done with my patients. I am not a nurses assisstant, I am a nurse.
I believe the ~N~ in RN~~~LVN~~LPN~~means nursing , where a CNA is assistance DUH!!
Sorry if I insulted you, however, I did state "I don't know how things work in the states". By informing each other, perhaps we can better inform the community and avoid statements such as "What kind of nurse are you" in the future. This certainly won't happen by insulting one another. In Ontario, Canada we have PSW's, (non-nurse), RN's and RPN's. Let's not turn this into an insult match.
licensure snobbery makes me crazy! when asked, i will jokingly reply that i'm a "registered neurotic". :chuckle whether it's lp or r, the last letter stands for nurse. hard-workimg, knowledgeable, patient-advocating nurse. :bowingpur
It depends on the setting and who is asking the question. If it's a stranger I will usually just say "nurse". I don't feel like I need to elaborate more than that, because it would confuse most people. Other times I will say "LPN", that's usually to people who ask or to people who have a knowledge of health care professionals.
Tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint on it and he'll have to touch it to be sure. ~Murphy's Law
Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
Tell a man there are 300 billion stars in the universe and he'll believe you. Tell him a bench has wet paint on it and he'll have to touch it to be sure. ~Murphy's Law
I have really been feeling your quotes in a positive way!!
Personally, I proudly state I am an LPN. We can do the same thing RN's can do, the only difference is 2 extra yrs of shcool, can't hang blood, and can't push IV meds. I have been a proud LPN for 16 yrs.
licensure snobbery makes me crazy! when asked, i will jokingly reply that i'm a "registered neurotic". :chuckle whether it's lp or r, the last letter stands for nurse. hard-workimg, knowledgeable, patient-advocating nurse. :bowingpur
amen! nursing is nursing no matter the initial in front of it.
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I don't know how things work in the states, but as an RPN in Canada I am a nurse. Working in an acute care hospital, I am 100% responsible for the care of 5-6 patients. I start and maintain IV's, I administer PO, PR, IV, S/C and IM medications. I insert and maintain foley catheters, S/C butterflys, and I assess and monitor my patients conditions. I contact physicians if necessary, and receive and carry out orders. I provide physical care and emotional support. I assist physicains with paracentisis, thoracentisis, and any other procedure done with my patients. I am not a nurses assisstant, I am a nurse.