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Health Equity Starts at Home: Renewing the Heart of Nursing  

Minority Nurse

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.

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Nursing Home Jobs You Can Expect to Do as an LPN

CynaMed

3 minute read If you’re starting as an LPN, or licensed practical nurse, you may still be figuring out which responsibilities are yours. More than that, you may be wondering what your job looks like in nursing home settings. What kind of nursing home jobs can you expect to do as an LPN?

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It Took a Village: New Mother and Psychiatric Nurse Earns MSN Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Post University

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). Mercy then joined Middlesex Healthcare Services, another home healthcare provider, as an RN administrator.

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Florida Nurse Seeks to Inspire New Nurses as an Educator

Post University

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.

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2023 Interim HealthCare Nurse of the Year on Getting Young Professionals into Geriatrics

Health Leaders | Nursing

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 I could do quite a bit and gather knowledge and build confidence.

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2023 Interim Health Nurse of the Year on Getting Young Professionals into Geriatrics

Health Leaders | Nursing

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 I could do quite a bit and gather knowledge and build confidence.

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Is Getting Your ADN Worth It for Your Nursing Career Goals? Pros vs. Cons of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing

Registered Nursing

ADN graduates often find ample job opportunities in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and home healthcare. Demand for RNs is High The demand for registered nurses continues to be strong. This high demand for RNs can lead to job security and a wide range of employment options.

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