"RN means real nurse": Perceptions of being a "Real" nurse in a post-LPN-BN bridging program

Katherine J. Janzen, Sherri Melrose, Kathryn Gordon, Jean Miller

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    Abstract

    Purpose: Explore the perceptions of licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in a post-LPN-BN bridging program related to the label "real nurse." Conclusions: The labels that LPNs are given significantly impact them. As LPNs progress through the post-LPN-BN program, they take on new and more empowering labels. Practice Implications: Seeing and celebrating both LPNs and registered nurses as "real nurses" may assist in healing the rift that has been present between registered nurses and LPNs for almost 50 years. Nursing may be better served by replacing the label "real nurse" with a label that all nurses can aspire to-that of an exemplary nurse.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)165-173
    Number of pages9
    JournalNursing forum
    Volume48
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jul. 2013

    Keywords

    • Concept analysis
    • Education
    • Professional issue

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