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From Dream to Reality: Jolene Scatton’s Journey to a Fulfilling Nursing Career

Daily Nurse

Daily Nurse has recognized Jolene Scatton as Nurse of the Week for fulfilling her dream of becoming a nurse, pursuing a path to nurse leadership, and serving as a role model for nurses. In 2007, Scatton started as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) in the same unit where she now works as director. “I

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Is Becoming an LPN Worth It? Pros vs. Cons of Licensed Practical Nursing

Registered Nursing

Pros of Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Stepping into nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) can be an exciting and rewarding choice. LPNs play a crucial role in patient care and the healthcare system. Discover why many individuals find becoming an LPN to be a fulfilling and worthwhile career choice.

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LPNs in modified care delivery models

American Nurse

As aging nurses leave the workforce, their valuable experience, efficiency, critical thinking, and leadership skills follow. What we did Hospital nursing leadership identified a 24-bed medical-surgical nursing unit with a cardiac sub-specialty for the pilot. Overall turnover (including RN, LPN, UAP roles) went from 17.8%

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Live From AONL 2024: Virtual Nursing is Unsurprisingly Top of Mind

Health Leaders | Nursing

Alderson and Graham estimated that once fully integrated, the new care model, which involves a bedside RN, a LPN, a CNA, a virtual nurse, and a robot, with save the health system $2.2 Leadership development Another way nurse leaders are confronting the staffing shortage and other workforce issues is through leadership development.

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Can an LPN/LVN Become a Certified Managed Care Nurse? The Answer May Surprise You

Registered Nursing

Licensed Professional/Vocational Nurses (LPN/LVNs) looking to advance in a new field may be surprised to learn of the Certified Managed Care Nurse (CMCN) pathway. Both LPN/LVNs and registered nurses are eligible for a managed care nurse certification. Why Become a Certified Managed Care Nurse?

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Team Up to Tackle Care Redesign

Health Leaders | Nursing

The floor team consists of a nurse and either an LPN or CNA, with the former handling the nursing duties at the bedside and the latter doing tasks that don’t require an RN. Teaming a nurse with an LPN/CNA, she says, enables the nurse to work at the top of his or her license.

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Top 5 Workforce Focuses from AONL 2024

Health Leaders | Nursing

The 2024 AONL Conference wrapped up last week in New Orleans after three days of brainstorming, collaboration, leadership discussion, and heavy rain. Turnover rates are high among frontline nurses and in leadership positions, and even though predictions are positive, the current nursing shortage is going strong.

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