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 Organizations
 MLPNA: Mississippi LPN Association
http://mslpn.org/membership.html
 National Federation of Licensed Practical Nursing
http://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-Evaluation
 Spring 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
characteristics
 Majority were motivated to accomplish goals and
objectives by problem-solving.
Self Evaluation
Additional self-evaluation tools are:
 www.monster.com
 www.careerbuilder.com
 www.hotjobs.com
Mississippi
 On 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 Outlook
 Employment 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: 749,000
 2016: 854,000
Salary
 Go 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.
Read more: http://www.ehow.com/about_6611410_lpn-salarymississippi.html#ixzz30Culnect
Salary
 Rankings
 In 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.
Read more: http://www.ehow.com/about_6611410_lpnsalary-mississippi.html#ixzz30Cv9rpZZ
Rankings
 For 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.
Read more: http://www.ehow.com/about_6611410_lpnsalary-mississippi.html#ixzz30CvGbyHd
EMPLOYMENT AREAS
 LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES
 HOSPITALS
 PUBLIC HEALTH AND HOME CARE
 COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
 PRIVATE DUTY
 TRAVEL NURSING
 HOSPICE CARE
 SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAMS
 MENTAL HEALTHCARE AND PSYCHIATRIC
SETTINGS
 GROUP HOMES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY
DELAYED
 CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
 PHYSICIAN’S, NURSE PRACTITIONER’S OFFICES
 AMBULATORY/SHORT-SHORT SURGERY CENTERS
 SCHOOL NURSE
 HEALTH MAINTENANCE
ORGANIZATIONS/INSURANCE COMPANIES
 TELEHEALTH
 INDUSTRY NURSING
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ARMED FORCES
PARISH NURSES
HEAD START PROGRAMS
WEIGHT-LOSS CLINICS
CAMP PROGRAMS
CRUISE SHIPS/LARGE RESORTS/RETIREMENT
COMMUNITIES/ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS
 WORKING OVERSEAS
 UNITED BLOOD SERVICE
 RED CROSS
 MISSIONARY WORK
 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
 VOLUNTEERS IN SERVICE TO AMERICA
SPECIALIZED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
 ALLIED HEALTH AND PRACTICAL NURSING
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PROGRAM EDUCATORS
OPERATING ROOMS
DIALYSIS CENTERS
HYPERBARIC MEDICINE
PHARMACEUTICAL SALES
DENTAL OFFICES
VETERINARY CLINICS
 CHIROPRACTIC CLINICS
 ACUPUNCTURE CENTERS
 OPHTHALMOLOGY AND OTHER SPECIALTY
CLINICS, PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT PERFORM
SURGERIES OR OUTPATIENT PROCEDURES. EX.
BIOPSIES, COLONOSCOPY, ORAL SURGEONS, ETC.
 EMERGENCY RESCUE
 SELF-EMPLOYMENT
Continuing Education
 It is your responsibility to obtain Continuing
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Education Credits
IV Certification
Varies State to State
Most Facilities Provide
CPR and Licensure
Mississippi Board of Nursing
 http://www.msbn.ms.gov
 Licensure
 Fees
 Define the following terms:
 Provider
 Advocate
 Communicator
 Team Member
 Teacher
 Leader