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About 26 %of LPNs or Licensed Practical Nurses prefer working in nursing homes, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Because of this, nursing homes become health care leading employers of licensed practical nurses nationwide. If you aspire for a career as LPN, working on a nursing home may be a suitable place to practice your nursing skills.
LPN means licensed practical nurse which is synonymous to LVN or Licensed Vocational Nurse. The only difference is with the terms as some states may prefer the word LPN while others call it LVN. LPNs are also known as first-hand providers as they are always present at patient’s bedside.
LPNs work may work in various health care institutions like outpatient facilities, hospitals, long term health care facilities, home care and clinics. Tenured LPNs are also tasked in supervising nursing assistants and nurse’s aides.
In order to become a licensed practical nurse, all aspirants must accomplish a state approved nursing program or LPN program. You can check for some accredited schools that offer LPN programs as the National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service Incorporated. Many LPN programs are widely available at any vocational schools and community colleges. The program typically lasts about a year and courses usually cover on anatomy and physiology, nutrition, drug administration and nursing practices. Most nursing programs also cover clinical practice.
Due to the aging population, more and more people require the need for long term care. Thus job employment for a licensed practical nurse in a nursing home is expected to increase by 14 % on the year 2016.
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