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2. 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 ...

3. What is a Licensed Practical Nurse? - 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 ...

4. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   Nursing credentials and certifications are the various credentials and certifications that a person must have to practice nursing legally. Nurses' postnominal letters (abbreviations listed after the name) reflect their credentials—that is, their achievements in nursing education, licensure, certification, and fellowship.

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. American Nurses Credentialing Center - Wikipedia

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   The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is a certification body for nursing board certification and the largest certification body for advanced practice registered nurses in the United States, [1] as of 2011 certifying over 75,000 APRNs, including nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists.

7. What Is a Registered Nurse? - WebMD

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   A registered nurse (RN) is a licensed medical professional who provides hands-on care in different medical and community settings. ... Nursing programs are offered at both the associate (ADN) and ...