A Licensed Practical Nurse is a vital member of the healthcare team, providing direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. As an integral part of the team, they perform duties essential to the promotion of health and wellness, and the prevention of diseases. They work in hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, clinics, physicians’ offices, and other healthcare facilities, performing duties in line with the state’s scope of nursing practice. Their duties depend on the … Read the rest
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LPN Programs Mesa, AZ
Nurses are the backbone of patient care. They work directly with patients, managing a wide range of duties. They provide care, advice, and support to patients and their families and educate them on specific health concerns. Licensed practical nurses collect samples for routine tests, check vital signs, perform wound care, assist patients with personal care, administer medication, monitor patients’ reactions to medication, and report critical changes to doctors and senior nurses. In addition to the clinical services, nurses provide compassionate … Read the rest
LPN Programs Tucson, AZ
Although nursing today is often referred to a profession, requiring specialized training, it is still very much a calling. Nurses use their specialized training to promote health and improve patient outcomes. They make a positive impact on the lives of patients and families and collaborate with the health care team to improve patient outcomes. To the very best nurses, practice is more than a profession. It is a calling; an unexplainable desire to serve and care for others within and … Read the rest
LPN Programs Chandler, AZ
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are an integral part of the healthcare team as they develop and implement patient care plans and manage the basic needs of patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Their responsibilities vary from one health care setting to another but they do much to lighten the burden of the senior patient care team. Common duties include assisting patients with the activities of daily living, monitoring patients’ response to treatment and medications, caring for wounds and … Read the rest