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

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   LPNs handle tasks like: Recording patients’ vitals, such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse. Reporting patient status to RNs and doctors and adding it to patient charts. Changing wound ...

4. 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 ...

5. Why Become a Nurse? 7 Reasons to Consider a Nursing Career

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   Nurses who work in acute and long-term hospitals or residential facilities tend to work longer hours to help reduce the number of caregivers for each patient. This concept is called continuity of ...

6. Nursing degrees in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Nursing degrees in the United States. Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the United States, with more than 3.1 million registered nurses. [1] Between 2012 and 2022, employment for nurses is projected to grow by 19 percent, which is more than any other profession. [2] Nurses make up the largest component of staff in hospitals but ...

7. 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.