A Day in the Life of an LPN An LPN, or licensed practical nurse is someone who has the necessary LPN qualifications and that goes around taking care of patients in between the doctor's visits. You could end up looking after someone in an old age home or being a private home nurse. This is all dependent on you and where you will find employment as well as the level of LPN qualifications you have obtained. Although your will not be as … [Read more...]
So, you’ve qualified as an LPN, but you don’t know what to do from here? Well, as you know here are many LPN jobs available, but in order to get one of those jobs, you will have to write an LPN resume that really shines and makes you look like the best option. This is not the easiest task in the world, but with a little thought and time you should be able to write the perfect LPN resume. How to Write a LPN Resume There are a few basic … [Read more...]
No, it’s not a competition between Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN); this is just to decipher the differences between the two. On the surface of things, they may seem very similar, hard to distinguish even, which is why there’s sometimes confusion between the two. In the United States of America, each state has a nurse practice act which will give the clinical terms as to their difference as it applies to that … [Read more...]
It has to be said that this industry has gone somewhat unnoticed by most people. The reason is that it’s a niche market, one you only really learn about once you enter the medical or health care field. Suffice is to say that when you look at the industry in general, there’s plenty of potential and room for growth. There are so many areas where LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses) are required and can be of use, whether it’s a medical center … [Read more...]
If you are working as a licensed practical nurse you may be starting to feel that you are stuck in a rut. However, you needn’t feel that you have reached the apex of your career. There are plenty of LPN to RN programs that you can engage in that will effectively advance your career opportunities. You will also be able to advance to a master’s degree once you have achieved your RN qualification. This is a very good career move to consider, as … [Read more...]
Generally speaking, because an LPN has to engage in a shorter training period than RNs, the LPN salary will be lower. However, in general, LPN salaries are very good for the work that you do. Overall many people have said that the salary of an LPN, as compared to other jobs, is much better and those professionals who already work as LPNs have reported in general that they are satisfied with the money that they earn. As jobs go, becoming an LPN is … [Read more...]
LPN jobs are on the increase, and you may not be surprised to hear that when it comes to the job market, this is one of the best industries to become involved in. There is a growing demand for LPNs and the skills that they possess, and this means guaranteed job security. An LPN basically assists RNs and doctors in the performance of their healthcare duties. There are many advantages to becoming an LPN, and there is also a lot of room for … [Read more...]
The LPN scope of practice is a basic outline of what is expected of a licensed practical nurse. To make matters even more complicated, the duties involved with this profession differ depending on the state and type of environment where the licensed practical nurse is employed. He or she may be working under the supervision of a nurse practitioner, physician, psychologist, registered nurse, etc. The nursing board for each state also has strict … [Read more...]
