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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. Trinity’s three-person strategy is unique.

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Diversifying your sources: a guide to different types of nursing specialty groups

Nurse Deck

Licensed practical nurses or LPN have a one to two-year certificate with clinical experience. In comparison with CNAs, LPNs are higher in terms of capabilities and responsibilities. Nurses in this specialty are often seen in hospitals, outpatient settings such as homes, and also telemedicine.

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Emerging Roles and Expanded Responsibilities for Certified Nursing Assistants

Every Nurse

Telehealth Support Specialist Telehealth, also known as telemedicine, is dramatically changing healthcare delivery. CNAs can also assist with social determinants of health, such as transportation or housing issues, that can have a significant impact on patient outcomes.