Title: Your Vocational Future
Course: PRN 0096 Practical Nursing III > Section: Employment Seminar

Introduction

This module will discuss what is required to get ready for NCLEX. What type of continuing education is required to renew licenses and why they are required is explained. The student will learn to identify ways to find and keep employment after licensure. In addition, the student will learn about the purpose and types of professional organizations available to a LPN.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:

State qualifications needed for licensure and why a state may suspend or revoke a license.
Ready for NCLEX.
Define continuing education programs and explain why attendance is required for re-licensure.
Compare the various opportunities for employment in your community.
List factors to consider when seeking and leaving employment.
Demonstrate skill in using proper technique for applying for employment and terminating employment.
Explore professional organizations.

Standards

This Module maps to the following Standards:

43.05: Describe the Florida Board of Nursing requirements for licensure renewal
43.06: Demonstrate an understanding of licensure by examination and by endorsement
43.07: Complete application for licensure by examination.
43.09: Determine how to apply for membership in a professional organization.
43.10: Discuss benefits and responsibilities of the LPN in membership in a professional organization.
44.0:   Demonstrate employability skills specific to practical nursing

Readings & Resources

Christensen & Kockrow, (2011), Foundations of Nursing, 6th edition, Pages from Chapter 41: 1237-1249, 1250-1254, 1265

Additional Resources

Websites: Florida Board of Nursing  (http://www.floridasnursing.gov/licensing/licensed-practical-nurse-registered-nurse-by-examination/)  Florida CEUs  (http://www.floridasnursing.gov/renewals/licensed-practical-nurse/) CE Broker  (https://www.cebroker.com/public/pb_index.aspx)