Explain the term scope of practice and the importance of understanding your scope of practice as a Registered Practical Nurse.
Explore ONE of the listed specialties where RPNs practice.
o Palliative care, Medicine, Peri-Operative, Geriatrics, Primary Care, Mental health, Maternal Child, Pediatric, Community Care (Homecare), Public Health.
Describe the role of the RPN in the specialty related practice setting.
o What nursing services do RPNs provide in this setting?
o What specific skills are unique to this practice area?
o Discuss the knowledge required for this RPN role, consider:
continuing education
additional training
Define patient centered care within the context of the practice setting. Using an example discuss how patient centered care is enacted in the practice setting.
NOTE: Kindly take note that this is for the registered practical nurse and not the registered nurse. Canadian website only please.
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