NCLEX-PN

Collaborator LPNs play an essential role in the client care team. We work closely with other healthcare team members, such as registered nurses (RNs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs), physicians, physical/occupational/speech therapists, dietitians, and volunteers, to ensure that our clients receive the best possible care. Each member of the team has their own unique scope of practice, which includes specific tasks and responsibilities. As LPNs, our scope of practice consists of providing direct client care, such as administering medications, wound care, and assisting with activities of daily living. The collaboration of an LPN involves sharing information, solving problems, and working together as a team to provide the best possible care for our clients. Resource Management All nurses are responsible for providing safe and cost-effective care to clients and helping them attain or maintain their independence. The LPN, in collaboration with the RN, will develop an individualized care plan for each client, considering their needs and goals. The care plan development must include input from the client and family/caregiver. The involvement of clients and their families in the planning and development of healthcare services has been shown to improve client health and quality of life. The care plans should incorporate evidence-based research from medical literature and other resources. In addition to starting the care plan for each client, nurses should also evaluate and revise the plan as the client's condition progresses. When the client is ready to be discharged from the hospital, nurses should ensure that the client has all the necessary information required for discharge procedures, such as medication instructions, follow-up visits, and any future tests. LPNs are team leaders or charge nurses and frequently have the duty of managing nursing assistants. Case management for LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses) involves coordinating and overseeing the care of clients across different healthcare settings and services. LPNs play an important role in assisting with case management tasks under the direction of registered nurses (RNs) and other healthcare professionals. Some aspects of LPN case management include: 1.​ Collaboration : LPNs collaborate with RNs, doctors, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for clients. 2.​ Assessment : LPNs gather information about clients' conditions, needs, and preferences to assist in developing care plans. 3.​ Care Planning : The LPN’s key role is to ensure that care is rendered based on the client's care plans. The care plan is developed based on the client's medical conditions, treatments, and goals. They may contribute to care plan development by providing valuable insights by reporting information to the registered nurse. 4.​ Communication : LPNs communicate with clients, families, and other team members to ensure everyone is informed about the client's progress and needs. 5.​ Resource Coordination : LPNs may help arrange appointments, tests, and treatments, ensuring seamless transitions between different healthcare settings.

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