Role of LPNs in Nebraska

Assessment

  • Collects objective and subjective data by:
    • Observation
    • Examination
    • Interview
    • Written record
  • Records and reports data
  • Validates, refines, and modifies data.

Nursing Diagnoses

  • Identifies signs and symptoms of deviations from normal
  • Identifies learning needs

Plans

  • Recognizes cultural, ethical, and spiritual needs
  • Recognizes beliefs and rights to choice
  • Provides data
  • Contributes to goal/outcome setting
  • Assists in identifying interventions
  • Considers learning needs
  • Identifies community resources

Interventions

  • Implements nursing care
  • Directs and assigns nursing interventions
  • Provides a safe and healthy environment
  • Documents nursing interventions and their responses
  • Communicates interventions and responses to care

Evaluations

  • Documents and communicates data
  • Modifies plan of care

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