What it means
Exam wording for the practical or vocational nurse's role in care planning. The licensed practical nurseLY-sunst PRAK-tih-kul NURSA nurse who has passed the NCLEX-PN and is licensed to give basic nursing care under an RN or other provider.Full entry (LPN/LVN) collects data, reports what they observe, and suggests changes; the registered nurse completes the full assessment, develops and revises the plan of carePLAN uv KAIRA written plan that lists a client's problems, goals and the nursing actions to reach them.Full entry , and evaluates the results. The exact limits depend on each state's nurse practice act.
For the nurse
On the NCLEX-PN, choose answers in which the LPN gathers and reports data and helps with the plan, and leaves initial assessment, care planning and evaluation to the RN.
At a glance
| Also written | contributes to the plan of care, contributing to the plan of care, contributed to the plan of care |
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Related terms
registered nurse
A nurse who has passed the NCLEX-RN and holds a state license to practice as an RN.
plan of care
A written plan that lists a client's problems, goals and the nursing actions to reach them.
licensed practical nurse
A nurse who has passed the NCLEX-PN and is licensed to give basic nursing care under an RN or other provider.
scope of practice
The actions and duties a licensed professional is legally allowed to perform.