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Module Three:Nursing Disciplines

Prohibited Disciplines

Doctors (Physicians)

Dentists

NURSING PROFESSIONALS

Healthcare Disciplines

Times Have Changed

A nurse is not

just “a nurse”.

Core Nursing

NursesTwo primary nursing disciplines

• Registered Nurse

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse

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Nursing Compact state

Compact States

WHAT DO THEY DO?WHERE DO THEY WORK?WHAT CREDENTIALS DO THEY NEED?

Registered Nurse

LVN & LPN

• What do they do?• Where do they work?• What Credentials do

they need?

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

CORE CLASSES FOR RN ‘S AND LPN/LVN’S

•RN’s and LPN/LVN’s

• Same core classes

• Clinical experience

EDUCATION

•RN’s

•LVN/LPN

NPsAPNs

• Who are they ?• Where do they work?• What Credentials do

they need?

Nurse

Practitioners

Advanced Nurse

Practitioners

PAsPA-C

• Who are they ?• Where do they work?• What Credentials do

they need?

Physician

Assistants

Physician Assistant Certified

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