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The LPN Role in Long Term Care: The Backbone of Patient-Centered Care

CynaMed

2 minute read Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) have become an essential part of the medical industry, often serving as the backbone of patient care. With a quicker path to licensure compared to Registered Nurses (RNs), LPNs are able to focus more on direct patient interactions, offering a hands-on approach to care.

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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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Nurse Practitioner vs. Registered Nurse: What’s the Difference?

Post University

According to WebMD aregistered nurseis a healthcare provider who delivers personalized, attentive care to patients in a variety of clinical settings. Aregistered nurseis a licensed professional who may choose to specialize in particular areas of healthcare, depending upon their skills and goals. Pass the NCLEX-RN examination.

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Navigating the World of Long-Term Care: A Guide for Nurses

Minority Nurse

In the vast and varied landscape of healthcare careers, long-term care is sometimes overlooked. What is Long-term Care? Long-term care (LTC) refers to a range of services to meet a person’s health or personal care needs for an extended period.

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Licensed Practical Nurses: Advancing, Succeeding & Achieving

American Nurse

There are over 630,000 active licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs) in the United States and 2,700 are in the State of Delaware. Over 171,000 LPNs work in long-term care facilities, which is ranked as the number one field of nursing that LPNs are offered employment. Reflect often on why you became a nurse.

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The Ultimate Guide to Travel Nursing Agencies: What Every Nurse Needs to Know

The Gypsy Nurse

Job Placement : Agencies actively seek job opportunities for travel nurses in various healthcare settings, from hospitals to clinics to long-term care facilities. Licensing and Credentialing Support : Each state has its licensing requirements, and travel nursing agencies assist nurses in navigating these complexities.

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Nurses need care too – how curbing self-sacrifice can prevent burnouts

Nursing Review

I argue that, to ensure they remain in the workforce long term, nurses should be trained in setting boundaries and prioritising self-care. Ester Ellen Trees Bolt , Post-doctoral Researcher, University of Leeds This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article.