If you are a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and are looking to advance your career, there is no better way than to choose a nursing specialty that you enjoy doing. You do not only have to choose one nursing specialty either, there are literally hundreds from which to choose, and you can elect to specialize [...]
What Does It Take To Become A Successful LPN?
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is much sought-after currently as America is experiencing a nursing shortage, and it is easy to have a successful LPN career if you follow some good advice. An LPN performs a variety of tasks under the direct supervision of a medical doctor or a registered nurse, and their focus is [...]
Various Specialized Programs For LPNs
Once you have studied to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), your career in the field of nursing has just started, and there is a far way to go if you choose to also do some of the many specialized programs for LPNs. The only thing in your way of going right to the top [...]
Is There Really A Nursing Shortage In The U.S.?
The short answer to that question is yes, there is definitely a nursing shortage in America, and that is not going to change any time soon; in actual fact it may get worse before it gets better. This is expected to happen once the baby boomers get to the age that they will require more [...]
What Are The Working Conditions For A Licensed Practical Nurse?
If you are considering studying to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), then apart from researching the requirements, programs and salary, you should also investigate what the LPN working conditions are. It is no good studying for a certain position just because you need a job, and then being unhappy in your job. We spend [...]
Job Interview Tips For The Licensed Practical Nurse
So, you have completed your training, qualified as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), sent out your resume and have and interview – time for some LPN job interview tips. Some individuals think that the studying is the most difficult part of getting employment as an LPN, but others know that getting through the front door [...]
The First Year After Nursing Licensure
Many nurses see the first year after nursing licensure as being one of the hardest. There are simply too many things that you have to consider, learn, and become used to. However this is also one of the most exciting periods of your nursing career as you work towards establishing yourself in the profession. Getting [...]
Free Continuing Education Units For LPNs
You should be well aware at this stage that in order to continue being an LPN you must complete regular continuing education units, or CEUs. This may seem daunting, but there are several resources offering free CEUs for LPNs. What Is A CEU? A CEU is a continuing education unit. As a nurse you will, [...]
What You Should Know About A BSN Nursing Degree
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is the basic requirement that most nurses need in order to practice. There are many different ways to earn a BSN degree and a lot of specializations for those who complete it. So why go through the process of doing a BSN degree? These degrees are specifically designed to [...]
An Overview Of Becoming An LPN Charge Nurse
What Is An LPN Charge Nurse? According to ehow.com an “LPN charge nurses oversees the work of other licensed practical nurses and nursing aides, who all provide general care and monitoring of sick and injured patients under the supervision of physicians or registered nurses”. As the name suggests, as an LPN charge nurse you will [...]
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