LPN to RN

Question 1

Differences between RN and LPN

Answer 1

RN

• enters practice after completion of a recognized BSN
• complete CRN exam
• registed with CRNBC

LPN

• practice following a certification program
• completes CPNRE
• registered with CLPNBC

Question 2

Similarities of practice

Answer 2

• All nurses must be competent before carrying out nursing activities
• After completing nursing programs all nurses continue to expand on their knowledge base and skill acquisition
• Continue to build on education consolidating knowledge and skills
• Study from the same body of nursing knowledge

Question 3

Why is Health education important

Answer 3

• Shift in focus from illness to wellness, public more health conscious
• Shorter hospital stays, pt. is more acutely ill, less time with nurse
• More care is being give in the community
• Individuals need to take responsibility for their own health; need the info to do so
• Longer life span; complex health issues