Minority Nurse

JULY 10, 2025

That’s what we do through a program called Advance to LPN (A2LPN) at BAYADA. Through A2LPN, we support home health aides—many of whom are first-generation college students, parents, or people of color—on their journey to becoming nurses. But life—raising children, working long hours, making ends meet—put that dream on hold.

LPN

Post University

JANUARY 6, 2025

I grew to really enjoy mental health nursing, says Mercy, who decided to continue her education and earn an Associate of Science in nursing. From LPN to ADN to BSN In 2011, Mercy finished her associate degree in nursing, which allowed her to transition into a nursing role at her two jobs (the nursing home and home healthcare provider).

Mental Health

Post University

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Donavan Painter worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for 20 years before deciding to go back to school to become a Registered Nurse. He graduated in 1996 from the LPN program and started his career at Lakeland Regional Health in the emergency department. Donavan’s job at a nursing home involved management, which he enjoyed. “It

Education

Post University

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Educating patients about best practices and providing information about community resources. Differentiating Registered Nurses From Other Nursing Positions Registered nurses are nursing professionals who have completed both the educational and licensing requirements for their state, including passing the NCLEX-RN exam.

APRN

Health Leaders | Nursing

AUGUST 7, 2023

Some of her customers had wives who were nurses, and speaking with them gave her the push she needed to enroll in a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program. I was very lucky as an LPN back then," she said. "I We had nursing home rotations, hospital rotations; we really got a well-rounded education with the school I was at."

LPN

Health Leaders | Nursing

AUGUST 7, 2023

Some of her customers had wives who were nurses, and speaking with them gave her the push she needed to enroll in a licensed practical nurse (LPN) program. I was very lucky as an LPN back then," she said. "I We had nursing home rotations, hospital rotations; we really got a well-rounded education with the school I was at."

LPN

Registered Nursing

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The decision to pursue higher education in the field of nursing often begins with a fundamental choice: whether to obtain an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Many leadership positions in nursing, such as nurse manager or nurse educator roles, require a BSN or higher.

LPN