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
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LPN Programs Queens, NY
Licensed practical nurses care for injured, sick, convalescing, and disabled patients under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. Practical nursing programs comprise of a theoretical component that runs concurrently with practical/clinical training to develop well-rounded graduates capable of functioning as competent members of a patient care team. Training prepares them to take vital signs, observe patient progress and monitor reactions to medications or treatments, supervise nurse aides, and assist patients with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing, … Read the rest