Discussion Question

Review the American Nurses' Association definition and responsibilities for the practice of registered nursing found in the LPN to RN transitions(Harrington & Terry, 2013) textbook:

Summarize the major points from the definition and responsibilities for the practice of registered nursing.

State two differences between the role of the RN and your current role in healthcare.

Explain two ways you will begin to look at your current practice differently in an effort to transition to the role of the registered nurse.

Base your initial post on your readings and research of this topic.

Responses to Peers:

You are required to make two responses to the initial posts of two different peers. In each response to your peers state whether or not you agree with their assessment of the role differences and explain why or why not.

In your responses to your peers' posts provide constructive and insightful comments that go beyond that of agree or disagree.

References:

Harrington, N. & Terry, C. (2013). LPN to RN transitions.