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Helping Students Succeed: Military Spouse Fulfills Dream with Pursuit of Doctorate of Nursing Practice

Post University

Broad Experience in Multiple Settings Keelin’s husband’s military career began in 2003, and the couple has lived at nine different military duty stations. Helping Students Find Their Way as an Educator While in school, Keelin worked as a part-time nurse and an adjunct clinical instructor in a Rapid City technical college’s LPN program.

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A Life of Service: The Incredible Journey of Veterans in Nursing 

IntelyCare

Their lives blend the worlds of the military and healthcare, with stories of compassion, camaraderie, and an unwavering desire to help others serving as a common thread running through their journeys. Kelsi’s military path was unexpected, but fate had other plans. If I can help someone, I’m going to help them.”

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Washington to Allow Nurses with Multistate Licenses to Begin Practicing in the State

Daily Nurse

The compact allows registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/VNs) to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in their home territory/state and other NLC states. A task force has been convened to outline the full implementation plan of the NLC.

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Pennsylvania to Allow Out-of-State Nurses to Practice

Health Leaders | Nursing

RNs and licensed practical/vocational nurses (LPN/LVNs) from 38 states and two U.S. The compact allows RNs and LPN/LVNs to have one multistate license, with the ability to practice in person or via telehealth, in both their home territory/state and other NLC states.

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10 Tips and Tricks for the NCLEX-PN® exam

Board Vitals - Nursing

About the NCLEX-PN® The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions under the directions of physicians (doctors and surgeons) and registered nurses in a variety of healthcare settings. Individuals attend accredited LPN training programs with such courses as pharmacology, nursing, biology and supervised practicums in clinical settings.

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Nursing Scholarships Aren’t as Elusive as You May Think

Nurse.com

American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN) : The AAMN provides two $1,000 scholarships to AAMN members who are pursuing a nurse faculty career path or are in school to become either a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) or registered nurse (RN).

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Diversifying your sources: a guide to different types of nursing specialty groups

Nurse Deck

Licensed practical nurses or LPN have a one to two-year certificate with clinical experience. In comparison with CNAs, LPNs are higher in terms of capabilities and responsibilities. They often deal with mild medical cases in health centers, communities, military clinics, and government departments.