D45660 - Practical Nursing (Diploma)

Participate in evaluating the concepts of the holistic individual and client response in the promotion of health, wellness, illness, quality of life, and the achievement of potential.

Practice professional nursing behaviors, within the ethical-legal practice boundaries of the LPN, incorporating personal responsibility and accountability for continued competence

Participate in providing evidence-based nursing care, from an established plan of care, based on biophysical, psychosocial and cultural needs of clients in various stages of growth and development while assisting them to attain their highest level of wellness

Reinforce and /or implement the teaching plan developed and delegated by the registered nurse to promote the health of individuals, incorporating teaching and learning principles

Participate in the nursing process to provide individualized, safe and effective nursing care in a structured setting under supervision

Demonstrate caring behaviors in implementing culturally-competent, client-centered nursing care to diverse clients across the lifespan.

Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) by identifying hazards and errors and by suggesting, to the RN, changes to improve the client care process.

Utilize informatics to access, manage, and communicate client information.

Participate in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team, as assigned by the registered nurse, to support positive individual and organizational outcomes in a safe and cost effective manner.