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2. Unlicensed assistive personnel - Wikipedia

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   Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) are paraprofessionals who assist individuals with physical disabilities, mental impairments, and other health care needs with their activities of daily living (ADLs). UAPs also provide bedside care—including basic nursing procedures—all under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical ...

3. Nursing agency - Wikipedia

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   A Nursing Registry as defined (for example) in Florida Statutes 400.462: "Nurse registry" means any person that procures, offers, promises, or attempts to secure health-care-related contracts for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants, home health aides, companions, or homemakers, who are compensated by fees ...

4. Licensed practical nurse - Wikipedia

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   Registered nurse. A licensed practical nurse (LPN), in much of the United States and Canada, is a nurse who provides direct nursing care 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 ...

5. What is a Registered Nurse? What They Do and How to Become One

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   There are multiple educational pathways to becoming a registered nurse. Education for an RN can include: a Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN), which typically takes 4 years. an Associate’s ...

6. Cancer Care at Home: How to Find and Hire Caregivers - WebMD

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   You also can call the American Cancer Society at 800-227-2345 to find respite services in your area. Social Worker. An oncology social worker is a licensed professional who focuses on the ...

7. Can a Home Health Aide Help You Manage Diabetes? - WebMD

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   3 min read. If you have type 2 diabetes, a home health aide can help you manage your condition and lend a hand with other health problems. It might be a good choice for you if you need someone to ...