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New Grad Nurse Season

The Nursing Site

For the newbies, the NCLEX is next for RN’s and LPN/LVNs. And you also need to take care of YOU. This is a licensing exam and it’s meant to be difficult to ensure the safety of the patients you’ll be caring for. Welcome to the nursing family You are all so very needed! Time to hit the books again.

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Transitioning to LPN or Registered Nurse Roles: A CNA’s Journey

Every Nurse

HIGHER EDUCATION Transitioning to LPN or Registered Nurse Roles: A CNA's Journey Updated May 17, 2023 by EveryNurse Staff Writers If you’re a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) seeking to advance your career in nursing , there are several paths you can take.

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Travelers Share 6 Ways They Spend Free Time on Assignment 

The Gypsy Nurse

Here’s what they said… Ways to spend free time on assignments: Embrace Exploration: “I always liked to go to places I haven’t been before so that I can do some sightseeing, get to know the people of the area,” shared Estia, travel LPN. From hiking through national parks to seeking out paranormal hotspots (so fun!),

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Nurses Month 2023

American Nurse

Now more than ever, celebrate nursing YOU make a difference Despite all of the strife and challenges around the world—including pandemics, war, and violence—nurses are there, everywhere, caring for patients. Nurses are everywhere we live, work, play, learn, and worship, and in every healthcare setting providing care to millions of people.”

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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. These shortages hinder the public’s ability to receive safely staffed access to care. Additionally, this tax credit has two funding sources, one for nurse practitioners and one for RN/LPNs.

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A Day in the Life: Spinal Cord/Multi Trauma Unit Nurse

Daily Nurse

In 2005, I graduated and obtained a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certificate from the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). In general, a rehabilitation nurse provides care for and assists patients in their progress toward recovery, self-care, and independence. What drew you to it?

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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.