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IS NFLPN? |
is the professional organization
for licensed practical nurses and licensed vocational
nurses and practical/vocational nursing students
in the United States.
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NFLPN
Mission, Values & Vision Statements
The Mission of the National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc., is
to foster high standards of nursing care and promote continued competence through
education/certification and lifelong learning, with a focus on public protection.
The National Federation of Licensed
Practical Nurses, Inc., is committed to: Quality
and professionalism in the delivery of nursing care
working with other organizations and groups in a
cooperative progressive spirit to build strong professional
and public relationships.
The National Federation
of Licensed Practical Nurses, Inc., aspires to be
the professional organization of choice. Dedicated
to quality driven decisions that elevate the profession
of practical/vocational nursing.
NFLPN Practice Standards
NFLPN Past Presidents
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NFLPN was founded in the state
of New York in 1949 to provide
a structure at the national level
through which LPNs and LVNs could
promote better patient care and
to speak and act on behalf of the
occupational group. It is the only
organization in the United States
governed entirely by LPNs and LVNs
for LPNs and LVNs. NFLPN is recognized
by the other national nursing organizations
as the official voice of LPNs and
LVNs.
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*NFLPN provides leadership for
the nearly one million licensed practical and vocational
nurses employed in the United States.
*NFLPN fosters high standards of
practical/vocational nursing education and practice
so that the best nursing care will be available to
every patient.
*NFLPN encourages every
LPN and LVN to make continuing
education a priority for the purpose of personal
growth and improved patient care.
*NFLPN achieves recognition of
LPNs and LVNs and advocates the effective utilization
of licensed practical and vocational nurses in every
type of health care facility.
*NFLPN interprets the
role and function of
the LPN and LVN for the public in order to win greater
understanding and appreciation of the contribution
of practical /vocational nursing to the nation's
healthcare system.
*NFLPN represents
practical/vocational nursing through
relationships with other national nursing, medical
and allied health organizations, legislators, government
officials, health agencies and institutions, educators
and other professional groups which share the common
goal of improved patient care.
*NFLPN serves as the
central source of information on
what is new and changing in practical/vocational
nursing education and practice on the local, state
and national levels.
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*The NFLPN Executive Board has responsibility
for the Federation's corporate and fiscal affairs.
They are elected at the annual convention in accordance
with NFLPN by-laws.
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The NFLPN House of Delegates meets
and the annual convention to set policies for the organization.
All members are urged to attend, to learn, and to participate.
Only delegates are eligible to vote. Delegates are
determined based on the state's membership. There are
also delegates representing individual civilian and
military members.
*The NFLPN State Presidents meet at the annual convention
to make recommendations pertaining to constituent state
programs and matters of mutual interest. They preside
over the individual state annual conventions and serve
as a primary communication link between NFLPN and the
district officers and individual membership.
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The NFLPN
National Office operates as a resource to its national
volunteer officers and provides daily liaison with member
by means of a FAX telephone line in addition to normal
phone and mail communications. Call or write us whenever
we can help you.
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Technological
advances and the increasing complexity
of patient care techniques and procedures have radically
altered the healthcare field in recent years. In order
to stay abreast of new modes of treatment and care,
LPNs and LVNs need to participate regularly in continuing
education activities.
Continuing education hours are not a requirement for
membership, but the organization strongly urges individual
commitment to continuing education. CE programs are
offered each year at the national convention.
In 1968 NFLPN established the first national program
in the United States nursing field to encourage, recognize
and reward achievement in continuing education.
This first program - the Achievement Point Program
- has been replaced by the adoption and implementation
of the standards of the CEU (continuing education unit)
for measuring participation credit for CE. NFLPN evaluates
programs from hospitals, educational institutions.
and other CE providers and awards CEU credit for LPNs
when the programs meet the standards.
CEU transcript service is an automatic benefit of
membership in NFLPN. Non-member LPNs and LVNs may have
transcripts kept of CE offering upon payment of established
non-member fees.
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A quarterly
magazine, "Practical Nursing
Journal" includes reports of NFLPN activities
on the national scene, new product reviews, articles
of professional and personal interest, health
industry trends, career information, legislative
notes, announcements of coming events such as
an annual convention, conferences and continuing
education opportunities, and much more.
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Through relationships
with regulatory agencies such as
the National Council of State Boards of Nursing and the
U.S. Congress, NFLPN enables policy makers to better
understand the role of practical/vocational nursing in
the nation's healthcare delivery system. As necessary,
NFLPN sponsors legislative conferences. These conferences
bring together state and federal leaders and interested
NFLPN members for the purpose of sharing information
and opinions about legislation which will affect the
healthcare delivery industry and national healthcare
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