My Nursing Career

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Image by Getty Images via Daylife 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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The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provide care to ill, injured, disabled, or convalescing patients under the direction of registered nurses and doctors.

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The LPN/LVN degree can be earned with about one year of schooling in a practical nursing program. There are currently about 1,200 accredited LVN/LPN programs in practical nursing in the U.S., including community colleges, vocational colleges, and online colleges.

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All states require that an individual must have a nursing degree from an approved educational institution and pass a licensing exam before being able to work as a nurse. Every state has its own particular requirements as well, and these may vary significantly, so a check of state regulations is necessary when planning an education [...]