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If you are thinking about a Licensed Practical Nursing or LPN career, there are many specialties that are open to you.  Some LPN nurses find their fit when they can care for the elderly.  Others prefer the more relaxed atmosphere of home care and still others find their niche in the clinic setting.   [...]

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There are a number of reasons a person chooses to become an LPN. Some of the reasons that come to mind are a love for helping others, compassion, a stable income, and an interest in nursing. However, there are plenty more advantages that you may not have considered.
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While both LPNs and RNs are considered nurses, there are significant differences between the two, starting with even the educational process.

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Choosing to be a LPN can open the doors to an incredibly rewarding career. LPN programs offer many classes in both nursing and related subjects, but are you poised to be a successful LPN? There are many characteristics that will lead to a successful career in the healthcare field besides the course work. [...]

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Choosing the right LPN program or LVN program is an important decision. You have already looked into becoming a LPN, and you may have talked to friends or family about your choice. But how do you find and choose the right LPN program for your success? The LPN training program needs to fit your lifestyle, [...]

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The role of the certified nursing assistant in the home health setting can be slightly different than the CNA in the acute care setting. The difference is not only in some of the tasks, but in the acuity and number of patients for which the CNA cares.
The certified nursing assistant most often works the day [...]

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In a CNA job, a certified nursing assistant will start an eight hour shift at 7 am, 3 pm, or 11 pm. The twelve hour assistant usually starts at 6am or 7am for day shirts, and 6pm or 7pm for the night shift. The responsibilities for each shift may differ, but most tasks are the same regardless of the shift you work.