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Maryland’s Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit: A Call to Action

American Nurse

In 2022, legislation was passed to expand this benefit to registered nurses (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN) student preceptors. Background In 2019, over 80,000 qualified applicants were denied entry into nursing academic programs due to preceptor shortages and other factors (NAPNAP, 2023). RN, Gatiba, P.

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Nurses With DNP Degree Are Sorely Needed in Health Care and Education

Nurse.com

Nurses have many points of entry into the nursing profession — and, ultimately, to a Doctor of Nursing Practice, including entering as licensed practical nurses (LPN) or licensed vocational nurses (LVN). The Push to Move APRNs to a Terminal Degree. DNP nurses also can join the ranks of much-needed nurse faculty.

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Improving hypertension using virtual modalities

American Nurse

Current primary care panel sizes range from 700 to 1,400 veterans; some led by advance practice RNs (APRNs). The ideal panel size for an APRN is between 700 and 900 patients. Before the virtual clinic, enrolled participants received virtual video connect education from the PACT licensed pract­ical nurse (LPN) or RN.

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Four Different Types of Jobs in Nursing

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

3 #2 Licensed Practical Nurses (or Licensed Vocational Nurses) Like CNAs, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) typically work under the supervision of RNs, physicians or other medical professionals. LPN training programs take approximately a year to complete and require state licensure. 15 What Is the Highest-Paid Nursing Job?