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The LPN Path: Weighing the Advantages and Challenges of Licensed Practical Nursing

Every Nurse

CAREER PATHS The LPN Path: Weighing the Advantages and Challenges of Licensed Practical Nursing By EveryNurse Staff Writers | Updated on November 18, 2024 Medically reviewed by Joanna Whitfield, MSN, RN Our Promise We are dedicated to providing high-quality, trustworthy content. See our editorial policy.

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Oncology Nurse Says Cannabis Nursing Should Be an Official Specialty

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While working as an oncology nurse at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, she treated lung, head, and neck cancers, but the job eventually led to an unexpected career change. Advocates for the profession say the path to becoming a licensed cannabis nurse would be similar to other nursing career tracks.

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How to Become a Nurse Later in Life 

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In this guide, we will answer the most common questions asked by those starting a nursing career later in life. The first step in becoming a nurse is ensuring you want to pursue this career. Is it a lifelong passion, a desire for a meaningful career change, or a newfound interest? Do I Really Want to Become a Nurse?

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Raising the Profile of Nursing Assistants Through Innovative Recruitment, On-the-Job Training

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Although many caregivers use their PCNA training as a steppingstone toward becoming an LPN or RN, others take the skills they’ve learned – including efficiency and compassion – and apply them to completely different career paths.

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The 10 Least Stressful Nursing Jobs: Finding Balance in Your Career

Every Nurse

When considering a career change, reflect on your personal strengths, interests, and work-life balance needs. Conclusion While these roles may offer reduced stress compared to bedside nursing, it’s important to remember that every nursing job comes with its own challenges.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Derek Flores

Minority Nurse

I earned my LPN in 2011, then passed the NCLEX-RN in 2012 after graduating from Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Nursing is a second career for me. My family’s example of hard work and never giving up helped me make a career change. I work in the world of the ‘dying.’

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10 Best Remote Nursing Jobs in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide

Every Nurse

The integration of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality, into these roles promises to further enhance the scope and efficiency of remote nursing work, opening up even more possibilities for nurses to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery from anywhere in the world.