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From Patient to Powerhouse: Jeanny Camden, LPN, Turns Trauma into Compassionate Care

Daily Nurse

When Jeanny Camden, LPN, was just 11 years old, she spent six harrowing weeks in the hospital with a ruptured appendix—and the experience nearly broke her. Today, that vow shapes every decision she makes as a nurse at Good Samaritan Society – Villisca , a long-term care center in a close-knit western Iowa town.

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Cap, Gown, and Career Goals: Bachelor of Science in Nursing SIMPath® Grad Lands Supervisor Job and Charts Path to Master of Science in Nursing

Post University

I worked in long-term care, and I truly enjoyed helping residents get ready each day and look and feel beautiful. Some of them didn’t have families visiting them, so I took it seriously to care for them.” After six years as a CNA, Sabrina finally enrolled in an LPN program and finished in 2011.

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Pennsylvania Nurse Rounds Out Her Education and Experience with MSN Degree

Post University

After earning two nursing diplomas, a bachelors degree, a master of Business Administration as well as a Master of Science in Nursing from American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Post University, Heather Lehman still finds herself in awe of her own journey. She became a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in 1993.

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Licensed Practical Nurses: Advancing, Succeeding & Achieving

American Nurse

There are over 630,000 active licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPNs) in the United States and 2,700 are in the State of Delaware. Over 171,000 LPNs work in long-term care facilities, which is ranked as the number one field of nursing that LPNs are offered employment. References Jones, C. McCollum, M.,

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What Nursing Career Gives You the Most Bang for Your Buck?

Post University

Licensed Practical Nurse The shortest degree option is licensed practical nurse or LPN. For example, you could take a bridge program, graduate with an associate degree, and advance to RN while working as an LPN. What Do LPNs Do? They tend to have supervisory roles in long-term care facilities, for example.

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What the Proposed CMS Staffing Mandate May Mean for Your Facility

IntelyCare

Almost two weeks ago, it announced a proposed rule that would establish national minimum staffing standards for long-term care (LTC) facilities. If it takes effect, the proposed CMS staffing mandate would be the first federal effort to improve safety and quality care through minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes.

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Medical Assistant vs. Certified Nursing Assistant: Which Path is Right For You?

Registered Nursing

Providing patient education on medications and post-care instructions. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Overview Certified Nursing Assistants primarily provide direct patient care, typically in long-term care facilities like nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and rehabilitation centers.