LPN Programs Newport News, VA

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Licensed practical nurses are often overlooked but they have a valuable role in patient care. Using their care, compassion, skills, and intelligence, the health care system can foster a team-oriented approach to address the current shortage of nurses. LPN training programs prepare students for providing bedside care. Their role in this aspect of care will be a lot more critical in face of the push to increase the educational preparation of registered nurses who will eventually move away from bedside … Read the rest

LPN Programs Beckley, WV

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When patients suffer from an acute or chronic illness or need health counseling, it is vital that they get the medical attention they deserve. Licensed practical nurses are adept at providing direct patient care in a variety of settings, including long-term care, acute care, and home health care. A licensed practical nurse’s duties and responsibilities include assessing patients and devising a patient care plan, wound care, life support, performing procedures with the help of registered nurses and physicians, measuring vital … Read the rest

LPN Programs Scranton, PA

Crystal G

Licensed practical nurses (LPN) provide quality patient-centered, evidenced-based care patients across the health care continuum. Though they do not have the extensive scope of practice as professional registered nurses, LPNs share the same commitment to the provision of safe and cost-effective care and are essential partners, with the rest of the patient care team, in meeting the needs of the complex health care system. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that employment for LPNs will grow 22 percent by … Read the rest

LPN Programs Jackson, MS

Crystal G

Over the last two decades, there have been many changes in the delivery of health care. From electronic patient care records to sophisticated diagnostic tools, a multitude of newly available pharmaceuticals, and shorter hospital stays, made possible by extended care in outpatient and home settings, the health care system is not what it used to be. However, there’s one area that remains constant: the role of nurses in the delivery of care. Nurses, including licensed practical nurses, form the largest … Read the rest

LPN Programs Brooklyn, NY

Crystal G

New York State needs trained health care professionals to provide quality and affordable care to its residents. As one of the top five states facing alarming nursing shortages, state officials believe the program will only get worse over the next ten years. New York has fewer nurses per capita than the national average. Key contributors to the ongoing challenge are the aging nursing population and insufficient faculty and space to train new ones. In Brooklyn, more than 25 percent of … Read the rest

LPN Programs New Orleans, LA

Crystal G

As a state, Louisiana is working collaboratively with all interested parties to address the shortage of nurses that’s projected to increase in next decade in response to the aging baby boomer population. Along with the aging population, an estimated 48% of the workforce is approaching retirement age, and there’s growing concerns about the ability to train new staff to meet population demands. According to a report from the Louisiana Center for Nursing, the majority of LPNs are employment in long-term … Read the rest

LPN Programs Detroit, MI

Crystal G

Practical nursing is one the most in-demand professions in the field of health. A licensed practical nurse cares for patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. Duties include wound care, dispensing medications, taking vital signs, collecting samples for testing, and feeding and assisting patients with personal care. Practical nursing programs prepare students for success on the National Council Licensing Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) – a requirement for licensure in Michigan. Those who successfully pass the exam … Read the rest

LPN Programs Fayetteville, NC

Crystal G

Nursing is a special calling to help those who cannot help themselves. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of licensed practical nurses is expected to grow 22 percent in the next decade – faster than the average for all occupations. Practical nursing programs are usually full-time and run for 12 to 15 months. Students learn how to provide direct care services in all practice settings. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN licensure exam to become a practical … Read the rest

LPN Programs Savannah, GA

Crystal G

Although licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are not certified to manage the wide range of responsibilities of a registered nurse, they are critical members of the patient care team. In some settings, they can administer medications, develop patient care plans, and update patient records under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Other primary responsibilities include serving meals, checking vital signs, cleaning and managing instruments, and changing dressings. Practical nursing programs in colleges and technical and vocational schools and high … Read the rest

LVN Programs Killeen, TX

Crystal G

A licensed vocational nurse (LVN) is an integral member of the health care team, providing direct care services to patients or residents in hospitals, nursing homes, home health, and long-term care facilities. The LVN assists in the coordination of care in collaboration with other members of the health care team and under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensed vocational nurses may assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care in some settings or may assist registered nurses with this task … Read the rest