Kirkwood Community College - Aquilus Yearbook (Cedar Rapids, IA)

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LPN's and Dental Assistants Are Unique and Needed Parts of the Medical Team l Eu M, at ., M 532 . s.. as ' . - . . .,,,, The pro- per way of tak- ing blood pressure is demon- strated by these LPNs. Reflexive action of the movement of the hand and its knowing the placement of dental equipment on the tray is just one important golden rule taught to Dental Assistants. The girl in blue knows the exact placement of cleaning and carving tools, the typewriter, telephone book, and any other important and necessary components that are found in a dentist's office. Beginning with an orange and then in no time an LPN gives her first injection confidently.

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RIGHT dental assistants learn correct teeth care. RIGHT baby care is an important facet of an LPN s edu cation. LOWER taking time out from classroom activities a dental assistant enjoys the view from the roof of Linn Hall Wi in W N F - ,Q Today nursing is a team project and the practical nurse is often the team member who carries the largest share of patient . .... .. r,.,,,: f t-..f 3. M .. L 4, ..4,s. ..t,31,U?P-wi mp, 1, ,guys-Q5s,3tt..,t,.,-Afs,.3.ea,gR. , cty. c . . bedside care. The LPN first learns the ff1Qfff1L15i itsls the functions of the human body, then spends a quarter in clinic where she learns the importance of being concise in a patient's vital records. And receiving high scores on State Boards is just one of the rewarding experiences of a Li- censed Practical Nurse. CENTER learning X-Ray techniques is an important part of a dental assistants education. LOWER giving a transfusion is just a part of an LPN's education. f7 ' 40 3 .-.W A Q r wr-Jrfwxif, 1 basic foundation of nursing, then learns

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5' e--nl..,..,, at Charles UPPER LEFT the specific shap- ing of wire for a tooth is an all important task. LOWER LEFT forming teeth is a special art all its own.