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2. Licensed practical nurse - Wikipedia

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   A licensed practical nurse (LPN), in much of the United States and Canada, is a nurse who provides direct nursing care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. In the United States, LPNs work under the direction of physicians , mid-level practitioners , and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their ...

3. Nursing degrees in the United States - Wikipedia

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   The program focuses on task activities and prepares the nurse for the National Council Licensure Examination for Licensed Practical Nurses . [4] Requirements for taking the NCLEX-PN include having a high school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of an accredited practical/vocational nursing program.

4. Nursing in the United States - Wikipedia

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   In addition to the duties of a CNA, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is generally also qualified to administer injections, perform therapeutic massage, prepare patients for surgical procedures, maintain patient medical records, change bandages and dressings, and sometimes manage intravenous drips.

5. How long is nursing school? It depends on your career goals

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   Licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN) program. 1 year, but potentially longer. ... Some online nursing degree programs can be completed in just one year (though most of ...

6. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   Nurses may also hold non-nursing credentials including academic degrees. These are usually omitted unless they are related to the nurse's job. For instance, those with master's degrees usually do not list their bachelor's degrees (only the highest earned degree), and a staff nurse would likely not list an MBA , but a nurse manager might choose ...

7. National Council Licensure Examination - Wikipedia

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   After graduating from a school of nursing, one takes the NCLEX exam to receive a nursing license. A nursing license gives an individual the permission to practice nursing, granted by the state where they met the requirements. NCLEX examinations are developed and owned by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN). The NCSBN ...