Transitions. What is Nursing Transitions? This course further develops decision making skills and promotes an interest in continued professional development.

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Transitions

What is Nursing Transitions?This course further develops decision making skills and

promotes an interest in continued professional development.

Discusses Legal aspects of nursing and employment opportunities and responsibilities as well as preparation for the State Board Exam will be included.

Identify factors promoting a smoother transition from the role of student to graduate and employee.

Number 1 – Successful completion of the practical nursing program!

Professional Nursing OrganizationsMLPNA: Mississippi LPN Association

http://mslpn.org/membership.htmlNational Federation of Licensed Practical

Nursinghttp://www.nflpn.org/

NAPNES: National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, INC. http://www.napnes.org/about.htm

There are many other professional organization that you can become a member

Self-EvaluationSpring 2014 students took the Self-

Assessment Survey on February 21st. Results were:

Majority were Reflective Critical Thinkers.Critical Thinking is a construct for problem solving that is described as rational, self-regulatory, decision-making within the context of clinical judgment. Reflective is defined as the ability of an individual to draw conclusions, clarify, prioritize, make decisions, organize thoughts and/or facts, logically and systematically.

The majority were Tactile learners.Scored highest in Ingetrity category of

professional characteristicsMajority were motivated to accomplish goals

and objectives by problem-solving.

Self EvaluationAdditional self-evaluation tools are:www.monster.comwww.careerbuilder.comwww.hotjobs.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND

SUCCESS

MississippiOn Sept. 6, 2013, Latrina McClenton

reported from the MS Board of Nursing Update that MS has 13,765 active and 536 inactive LPNs in MS. There are 4366 Expanded Role LPNs and 51 Hemodialysis LPNs. The Board is still considering removing separate IV certification.

MSLPN membership is $75 per year. Annual conference is held in Biloxi each year in April. MSLPN offers competitions for students and IV recertifications online for LPNs. They were instrumental in lobbying

To stop legislation to allow Personal Care Assistants to administer medications.

Job OutlookEmployment of LPNs is expected to grow 14

percent between 2006 and 2016, faster than the average for all occupations, in response to the long-term care needs of an increasing elderly population and the general increase in demand for health care services.

2006: 749,0002016: 854,000

SalaryGo to www.salary.com/MS/Licensed-Practical-Nurse-salary.html .

Median annual earnings of licensed practical nurses were $34,346 in April 2014.

According to eHow.com Salaries for LPNs and LVNs in Mississippi in May 2009 ranged from around $25,000 per year to $45,000 or more, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics figures. The lowest-paid 10 per cent of workers in this occupation made $12.39 per hour or less in May 2009, or about $25,770 on an annual basis. For the best-paid tenth of LPNs and LVNs, wages were $21.63 or more per hour in May 2009, which was equivalent to approximately $44,980 or higher per year. Annual figures are calculated based on a 2,080-hour work year, what someone would work if employed year-round for 40 hours per week.

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Salary RankingsIn terms of annual average salaries, LPNs and LVNs in

Mississippi ranked 47th in the nation in 2009, finishing ahead of only Alabama, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Dakota and West Virginia for this occupation. The top-paying state for LPNs and LVNs in May 2009 was Connecticut, with average wages of $25.15 per hour or roughly $52,300 per year, more than 50 per cent higher than the Mississippi average.

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RankingsFor the United States as a whole, the average wages

for LPNs and LVNs were $19.66 per hour in May 2009, or approximately $40,900 on a yearly basis. The median wages were $19.14 per hour or about $39,820 annually. The lowest-paid 10 per cent of LPNs and LVNs made $13.89 or less per hour, which works out to roughly $28,890 or less per year, while the highest-paid 10 per cent earned $26.49 or more per hour, which is approximately equivalent to $55,090 or more per year.

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EMPLOYMENT AREASLONG TERM CARE FACILITIESHOSPITALSPUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARECOMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERSPRIVATE DUTYTRAVEL NURSINGHOSPICE CARE

SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMSMENTAL HEALTHCARE AND

PSYCHIATRIC SETTINGSGROUP HOMES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY

DELAYEDCORRECTIONAL FACILITIESPHYSICIAN’S, NURSE PRACTITIONER’S

OFFICES

AMBULATORY/SHORT-SHORT SURGERY CENTERS

SCHOOL NURSEHEALTH MAINTENANCE

ORGANIZATIONS/INSURANCE COMPANIESTELEHEALTHINDUSTRY NURSING

ARMED FORCESPARISH NURSESHEAD START PROGRAMSWEIGHT-LOSS CLINICSCAMP PROGRAMSCRUISE SHIPS/LARGE

RESORTS/RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES/ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS

WORKING OVERSEASUNITED BLOOD SERVICERED CROSSMISSIONARY WORKHABITAT FOR HUMANITYVOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO AMERICA

SPECIALIZED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESALLIED HEALTH AND PRACTICAL

NURSING PROGRAM EDUCATORSOPERATING ROOMSDIALYSIS CENTERSHYPERBARIC MEDICINEPHARMACEUTICAL SALESDENTAL OFFICESVETERINARY CLINICS

CHIROPRACTIC CLINICSACUPUNCTURE CENTERSOPHTHALMOLOGY AND OTHER SPECIALTY

CLINICS, PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT PERFORM SURGERIES OR OUTPATIENT PROCEDURES. EX. BIOPSIES, COLONOSCOPY, ORAL SURGEONS, ETC.

EMERGENCY RESCUESELF-EMPLOYMENT

Continuing EducationIt is your responsibility to obtain Continuing

Education CreditsIV CertificationVaries State to StateMost Facilities ProvideCPR and Licensure

Mississippi Board of Nursinghttp://www.msbn.ms.govLicensureFees

Define the following terms:ProviderAdvocateCommunicatorTeam MemberTeacherLeader