Role Transition from LPN to RN: A Unique Personal Experience

Role Transition from LPN to RN: A Unique Personal Experience. Write a narrative response to each of the content areas listed below.This paper should be 5 double-spaced, typed pages and in APA format. Book to cite Claywell, L. (2009). LPN to rn transitions (4th Ed.). St Louis, MO: Elsevier, Mosby.

TRANSITION PAPER (30 pts)
Topic: Role Transition from LPN to RN: A Unique Personal Experience
Process: Write a narrative response to each of the content areas listed below.
Format: This paper should be 5 double-spaced, typed pages and in APA format.
Content Area Points
Total Score

Describe at least two goals that have
motivated you to continue your nursing
education, including time frame and
perceptions of your need to become an
RN

Not attempted: 0 Partially
complete. Only
one goal
described, or not
all components
addressed: 2
All components
addressed: 4 Pts
Compare LPN practice with RN
practice in relation to nursing skills and
functions, leadership responsibilities
and peer relationships. Include specific
examples from your clinical
experience.
Not attempted: 0 Partially
complete: 4
All components
addressed: 8 pts
Discuss at least two specific role
changes necessary to make the
transition from LPN to RN role
Not attempted: 0 Partially
complete: 2
Role changes: 4
pts
Examine the problems and conflicts
that may arise from the multiple roles
you will hold throughout the
educational program.
Not attempted: 0 Partially
complete: 2
Complete with
insight: 4 pts
Outline a plan of action to cope with
anticipated role changes and the stress
associated with the transition.
Not attempted: 0 Outline without
discussion: 2
Outline and
discussion
complete: 4 pts
Evidence of application of
classroom/online discussion/textbook
content related to role transition
Not attempted: 0 Complete with
insight: 3 pts
Correct spelling, grammar, and
sentence structure. APA format used.
Numerous
spelling/grammatical
errors or not APA
format or not typed:
0
Minor spelling
or grammatical
errors. Some
APA format
errors: 1.5
Rare spelling or
grammatical
errors. Correct
APA format: 3pts
Total Points:
The paper should include evidence of application of classroom/discussion/textbook content
related to role transition and the returning to school syndrome. Points may be subtracted for
excessive errors in spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.