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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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   LPN/LVNs work in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, schools, and individual or group homes. [5] Scope of practice for LPN/LVNs is defined by individual states, but each organization may narrow the scope of the LPN/LVN.

4. Nursing in the United States - Wikipedia

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   LPNs are also responsible for communicating a patient's needs to medical staff. In some regions, the equivalent role is termed a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). [7] [8] Registered Nurse (RN) Diploma in Nursing, Associate of Science (A.S.) in Nursing, Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Nursing, or Master of Science (M.S.) in Nursing 3,130,600 [9]

5. National Council Licensure Examination - Wikipedia

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   The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) is a nationwide examination for the licensing of nurses in the United States, Canada, and Australia since 1982, 2015, and 2020, respectively.

6. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   Nursing credentials and certifications are the various credentials and certifications that a person must have to practice nursing legally. Nurses' postnominal letters (abbreviations listed after the name) reflect their credentials—that is, their achievements in nursing education, licensure, certification, and fellowship.

7. List of professional designations in the United States

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   LPN Licensed by a state board of nursing and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse Licensed Vocational Nurse: LVN Licensed by a state board of nursing and works under the direction of a Registered Nurse Nurse Practitioner: NP State licensed Advance Practice Registered Nurse Advanced Practice Nurse: APN