Author Question: Which statement explains a major deterrent to setting up LPN/LVN-to-RN programs? a. There is a ... (Read 13 times)

BrownTown3 · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

Which statement explains a major deterrent to setting up LPN/LVN-to-RN programs?

a. There is a lack of interest by LPN/LVNs in becoming RNs.
b. There is a belief that practical/vocational nurse courses are inferior (or not sufficient) and must be repeated at the collegiate level.
c. The abundance of RNs in recent years has crowded the field and created an LPN/LVN job shortage.
d. Practical/vocational nurse programs have increased curriculum content to make it possible for graduates to function in RN roles.

Question 2

What situation is responsible for certain practical/vocational nurse graduates being unprepared to work in a behavioral/mental health clinical setting?

a. Historically, only RNs have been permitted to work with the mentally ill.
b. Some practical/vocational nursing programs do not include a specific mental health nursing component.
c. Practical/vocational nursing students are too fearful of mentally ill patients to learn enough during their programs.
d. Because the number of mentally ill people in the United States is declining, little emphasis needs to be placed on that portion of the educational program.

Jayson · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Many nurse educators believe that a practical nursing program is terminal in scope and does not provide an adequate basis on which to build professional nursing knowledge and skills. There is no lack of interest on the part of LPN/LVNs. There is actually a shortage of RNs. Practical/vocational nurse programs have not increased curriculum content to make it possible for graduates to function in RN roles.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Graduates without knowledge of this specialty cannot be expected to function safely and effectively in the clinical setting. Historically, LPN/LVNs have been able to work with the mentally ill. Practical/vocational nursing students are not too fearful of mentally ill patients to learn enough during their programs. Many SP/VNs function without excessive fear in the mental health clinical setting. The number of mentally ill is not declining.