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

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   An LPN may be the person who takes your vitals before the doctor comes in for your exam. General Hospitals. LPNs are most frequently in charge of responding to patient requests, giving medications ...

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. Home health nursing - Wikipedia

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   Home health care is a cost efficient way to deliver quality care in the convenience of the client's home. [2] Home health nurses create care plans to achieve goals based on the client's diagnosis. These plans can include preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative actions. [1] Home health nurses also supervise certified nursing assistants.

5. Unlicensed assistive personnel - Wikipedia

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   e. 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 ...

6. What Is a Registered Nurse? - WebMD

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   When you go to any medical facility, like a doctor’s office or hospital, a registered nurse is usually the first person who talks to you in an exam room. They take your temperature, listen to ...

7. Home care in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Home health care is medical in nature and is provided by licensed, skilled healthcare professionals. Home health care providers deliver services in the client's own home. Professional home health services may include medical or psychological assessment, wound care, pain management, disease education and management, physical therapy, speech ...