Archive for the 'What is a LPN?' Category

What You Should Know Before Entering any LPN Program

Monday, March 1st, 2010

If you are thinking of starting a career in nursing, then before you take admission in any LPN program there are a few things you need to consider:
First decide which nursing field you want to specialize in as nursing offers many fields and you cannot enter into any field until you have the relevant education and [...]

How to Find the Best LPN Programs

Monday, February 15th, 2010

People who are dedicated and genuinely interested in caring for others should enroll in LPN programs and become connected to the nursing job that they love to do. The LPN programs teaches people how to provide basic bedside care  for the sick and injured people plus they also teach you how to take vital signs [...]

Find Out What It Takes to Become a LPN nurse

Sunday, February 7th, 2010

It takes a lot of hard work and dedication towards your profession along with the best nursing training for you to become a LPN nurse. There are really very good opportunities for people who are dedicated and compassionate in helping sick patients.
The first thing that it takes to be the LPN nurse is the nurse [...]

LPN Duties and Responsibilities

Sunday, January 10th, 2010

LPN Duties and Responsibilities
The scope of practice for a licensed practical nurse is less when compared to a registered nurse. The reason being is because a licensed practical nurse can only work under the guidance of licensed professional for instance psychologist, nurse practitioner, homeopath, optometrist, physician, registered nurse or dentist.
An LPN duties and responsibilities are [...]

Steps to Becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse

Saturday, January 2nd, 2010

Entering the field of nursing require a lot of training and the basic education to become a Licensed practical nurse. Licensed Practical nurses are also known as Licensed vocational nurses. They are a valuable asset to any hospital as they are the ones who take care of the patients and monitor their vital signs and [...]

What is the Difference between LPN and RN?

Friday, December 18th, 2009

What is the Difference between LPN and RN?
Everybody knows who nurses are.  They are professionals that take care of patients in the hospitals, clinics and schools.  There are two kinds of nurses:  licensed practical nurses (LPN’s) and registered nurses (RNs). The difference between LPN and RN is on the basis of education they attain and [...]