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Ryan, Anna Theresa

University of British Columbia

Aim: To examine the conceptual and operational definitions of RNs and LPNs respectively in a Canadian context. Design: A systematic review of Canadian research articles related to RN and LPN scope of practice will be undertaken. Methods: A systematic search looking for Canadian research studies published from 2009 to 2019 was conducted using CINAHL and MEDLINE databases. Other publications and websites, such as the BCCNP, were screened for relevant documents. Results: The final data set contained eight articles. Results indicate that four articles provided conceptual definitions for RNs, two articles provided conceptual definitions for LPNs, three articles provided operational definitions for RNs and two articles provided operational definitions for LPNs. Results include a lack of a strong operational scope of practice measure for RNs and LPNs respectively. Implications for nursing practice include scope overlap and ambiguity, leading to both LPNs and RNs in positions they felt underprepared for.

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2021-09-03

Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International

http://hdl.handle.net/2429/79651

Nursing

University of British Columbia

UBCV

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