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It Took a Village: New Mother and Psychiatric Nurse Earns MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Post University

Once she had settled in, Mercy enrolled in a licensed practical nurse program. She became licensed in 2007 and started working at a nursing home. She joined a home health provider as a weekend case manager in 2009. That was her first experience working with mental health patients. It has literally taken a village.

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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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Nursing Home Jobs You Can Expect to Do as an LPN

CynaMed

3 minute read If you’re starting as an LPN, or licensed practical nurse, you may still be figuring out which responsibilities are yours. What kind of nursing home jobs can you expect to do as an LPN? We’re looking closer at the kinds of responsibilities an LPN can expect to encounter in a nursing home.

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2023 Nurses Month – Week 2 – Giveaway

American Nurse

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2023 Nurses Month – Week 1 – Giveaway

American Nurse

Please enjoy a complimentary 6-month digital subscription by filling out the form below: Nurses Month Free Subscription 2023 " * " indicates required fields First Name * Last Name * Title * Select One Administrator Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) Assistant Director of Nursing Assistant Nurse Manager BSN Nurse Cardiovascular Nurse (..)

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Nurses Month 2023

American Nurse

Week 1—Self-care (May 1–7) is dedicated to cultivating and maintaining optimal mental health and physical well-being. May 2022 is divided into four weekly focus areas—Self-Care, Recognition, Professional Development, and Community Engagement.

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The Power of Nursing Bridge Programs: How to Advance Your Education With the Right Degree

Post University

These span the full spectrum of nursing education, beginning with aspiring licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and extending through elite levels of practice such as the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). Hence, the popularity of today’s RN to BSN programs, which are among the most common bridge programs.