INTRODUCTION to the assignment (sections of the assignment: role of the nurse, scope of practice, use the Nurse Practice Act to compare and contrast scope of practice for RN and LPN)
Describe the ROLE OF THE NURSE for the program you are currently enrolled
Identify the SCOPE OF PRACTICE for the nurse in the state where you intend to practice (or any state you choose)
Using the NURSE PRACTICE ACT for the state you are discussing, compare and contrast the scope of practice for the LPN and RN
CONCLUSION (reflect on the assignment including how you will use the scope of practice to support your role)
Use at least two scholarly resources to support your findings. For example, one of the resources could be the State Board of Nursing website, and another resource could be a textbook. These resources must be integrated into the body of your paper using in-text citations.
Each section must contain supporting evidence (in-text citation) for full credit.
Format:
Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.)
Logical, original and insightful
Professional organization, style, and mechanics in APA format and style