NOTE: This article has stimulated a lot of conversation which is great. Please understand that the LPN Scope of Practice will vary from state to state according to the LPN Nurse Practice Act. In many states the LPN can perform many more tasks; sometimes additional education and certification is required. The information here gives the reader a basic understanding. Refer to your state’s LPN and RN Nurse Practice Act for more information. ~Kathy A Guest Post from J.G. Enriquez RN… Have you ever wondered why there are different types of nurses? Notice the rising cost of health care and you will find an answer. As hospitalizations become more expensive, patients…
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Road Map for a Successful RN Career
The Following is a Guest Post Chris Urbano has been a registered nurse for over 30 years with broad experience as a school nurse, ICU nurse, nurse educator, legal nurse consultant, and now as director of nursing at a long-term residential facility. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Arts (MA) in Community Psychology. Ms. Urbano consults with BrainTrack on its nursing schools section. While my years of experience in nursing have exposed me to many successful and happy nurses, I have also encountered many colleagues who regretted studying this career and many others who felt “stuck”. So to avoid disappointment, I suggest you…