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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Post University

Typically, LPNs work in entry-level positions under the supervision of registered nurses and other members of the medical care team. LPNs may find work in a variety of healthcare settings, including physicians’ offices, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes.

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Geriatric Nursing: A Specialty in Need

Nurse.com

Good clinical judgment, decision-making, problem-solving, leadership , and interpersonal skills also are important, according to Whitaker. I’d like to see more innovative staffing models to care for increased volume of medically complex patients in the home,” said one respondent. Specialized care and education.

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The Role of a Nurse Practitioner: What You Need to Know

Every Nurse

In contrast, NP’s have a more extensive scope of practice and can prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and provide more specialized care to patients, in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.