Education Flashcards
What is an LVN or LPN
licensed practical/vocational nurse
How long due LPN/LVN programs last
9 to 12 months
Who usually offer LPN/LVN program s
community colleges
vocational school
hospitals
What do some LPNLVN programs articulate with and what are those called
associates programs, ladder programs
How does a ladder program work
the 1 year of the associates comprises of the LPNLVN program and taking the NCLEX, if they pass they can continue their education for RN while working
Who do they work under
RN’s
What is the usual scope of an LPNLVN
providing basic direct technical care to clients
Diploma programs in the early days of nursing were largely in what form
apprenticeship programs
Where are most diploma programs found now
hospitals
What do diploma rpograms in hospitals supplied a lot of
clinical experiences
What percentage of RN’s today have their initial education with a diploma
20.4%
Where do most of ADN programs take palce
community coolleges
When did ADN progs start
1950’s
What were the events that started ADN’s
the Cadet Nurse Corps
community college movement
earlier nursing studies
DR. Mildred Montags proposal for ADN’s
How did the Cadet Nurse corps influence ADN’s
by showing qualified nurses could be made in less than 3 years