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2. What is an LPN? What They Do, When to See One, and ... - WebMD

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   In order to receive an LPN license, these nurses must complete a one-year training program, which involves a combination of classroom courses on biology, pharmacology, and nursing and supervised ...

3. Licensed practical nurse - Wikipedia

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   A licensed practical nurse ( LPN ), in much of the United States and Canada, is a nurse who provide direct nursing cares for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. In the United States, LPNs work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their ...

4. What's Causing the American Nursing Shortage? - Healthline

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   An additional 65,700 new LPN roles will be created by 2029, for a growth of 9 percent. Nurse anesthetists. An additional 6,200 new nurse anesthetist roles will be created by 2029, for a growth of ...

5. National Council Licensure Examination - Wikipedia

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   Candidate must be a graduate of an approved nursing school. Fluency in English assumed. The National Council Licensure Examination ( NCLEX) is a nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States, Canada, and Australia since 1982, 2015, and 2020, respectively. [2] [3] There are two types: the NCLEX-RN and the NCLEX-PN.

6. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   Nursing licensure (e.g. "RN," "LPN") Nursing certification (e.g. "CCRN") Nursing fellowship (e.g. "FAAN") Generally, credentials are listed from most to least permanent. A degree, once earned, cannot, in normal circumstances, be taken away. State licensure is active until retirement and otherwise only revoked in cases of serious professional ...

7. 25 Types of Nurses - Healthline

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   They care for infants, children, and adolescents with a range of medical needs. 2. NICU nurse. NICU nurses work in the neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital. They care for newborns and ...