Life as a Certified Nursing Assistant, or CNA, is exciting and challenging. As a member of the nursing team, your roles may to be as intense or involved as a Registered Nurse or other members of the team, but that doesn’t mean your involvement is any less important. Throughout your career in this dynamic industry,…
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As a Certified Nursing Assistant, or CNA, there’s no such thing as a normal day at the office. Whether you’re working in a hospital, nursing home or as a home care assistant, every morning has the possibility of new adventures and challenges. Whether you’re just starting out in this interesting career path as a new…
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Throughout the nursing industry, learning the roles and responsibilities of different titles can be confusing. Few titles undergo such confusion as the difference between LPN vs LVN. These positions, which play a vital role in the nursing team, may appear different, but are they? As you dive deeper into the various nursing positions commonly found…
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To say the nursing field is booming would be a massive understatement. Throughout the past several years, almost every position within this niche medical industry has experienced extreme growth, and the trend is slated to continue. When we look at the Licensed Practical Nurse, or LPN, industry, this one field is expected to bloom by…
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You’ve graduated from an LPN training program and successfully passed the NCLEX-PN examination. With newfound confidence, you nail the job interview and are preparing to start your very first LPN job as a Licensed Practical Nurse. While this moment is worth celebrating, make sure that you don’t skip the most important part: preparing for your…
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As with many careers, there are numerous myths surrounding LPN, or Licensed Practical Nurse. While some of these myths are obviously not true, many others remain solidified as fact simply because they make sense. If you’re interested in becoming an LPN, then it’s important that you hold a solid understanding as to what this profession…
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For many aspiring Registered Nurses, their career began as a Certified Nursing Assistant. After testing the waters and realizing they truly enjoy this line of work, many choose to advance their career by becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse, or LPN. In many ways, this nursing position is step above a CNA and a step below…
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