Talk:Licensed practical nurse

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Split?[edit]

Suggest split between US/UK/Australia. Whilst the roles are similar, they have different titles and different regulation, and merit their own articles. If no opposition over the next couple of days, I'll get on with it. --John24601 12:34, 27 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I would disagree, having three articles on the same topic is pointless, although I don't like the title, there are re-directs to here if inputting enrolled nurse in. I would infact suggest a merge of this article and registered nurse as ENs/LPNs are still registered, in Britain anyway, within each of the individual countries sub-headings. Panthro 12:47, 27 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I personally feel the "cleanup" tag should be removed.....anyone agree?? Buddpaul 04:20, 13 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I've added some wikilinks & removed the cleanup tag - but feel we should be providing some citations to support the article.— Rod ^talk 09:22, 13 January 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I think there should be one nursing article that includes all the flavours of nurse. The titles of LPN and EN/SEN (no longer used) are different, but the scope of the role is identical. I think an article that includes Registered and Licensed/Enrolled, and then CNA/Healthcare support worker, would be best, most informative, and least obstructive to someone trying to gather information. The definition most widely accepted for nursing is,“The unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery (or to a peaceful death) that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength, will or knowledge. And to do this in such a way as to help him gain independence as rapidly as possible.” Tomey, A. M., & Alligood, M. R. (1998). This says nothing about registration, or education, and so it implies it would be beneficial to look at nursing more widely. Two of nursing's most prominent heroes- Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale- were not "registered" nurses. Mary Seacole wasn't even formally trained. Having a "Nursing" header would be most inclusive and informative. Hope this was ok- its my first attempt at butting in like this! HoneyAS (talk) 03:39, 26 December 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Canada[edit]

Please add section on Canada -- it's not clear if an RPN is exactly the same as an American LPN. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 70.53.48.175 (talk) 06:20, 10 April 2007 (UTC).[reply]

Feel free, Wikipedia is the encyclopaedia anyone can edit. Panthro 10:40, 10 April 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Someone should probably ask WP:CANADA 76.66.203.200 (talk) 11:13, 26 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

IV nurse[edit]

What is an "IV nurse"? --84.137.46.213 (talk) 20:24, 13 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

IV is intravenous therapy, so maybe an IV nurse is a nurse that gives intravenous therapy to patients. 173.162.252.241 (talk) 15:44, 6 January 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Article name[edit]

Is this the best name? Two countries are some sort of enrolled nurse, while the US uses two terms. 76.66.203.200 (talk) 11:19, 26 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Other countries[edit]

I see "practical nurse" used for people in some countries of Europe, too. I'm not sure why practical nurse redirects here. Nemo 09:08, 2 December 2016 (UTC)[reply]