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3 minute read Now that you have passed your LPN program, you are ready to become a Practical Nurse. All you need is the license. To obtain this licensure, you need to pass the National Council Licensure Examination for practical nurses, pass a background check, and submit the appropriate fees. Many LPNs have attested to the challenging nature…
3 minute read Maintaining the correct licensure as a nurse is not only critical in providing adequate care to your patients, but also a strict requirement by your state’s government. Each state defines this mandate by its own standards. This process assures public safety and health. When you obtain a license, you are letting your patients know that…
3 minute read If you’re not familiar with the medical community, you might not understand what LPN or RN means. These are abbreviations to describe specific nursing careers. An LPN is a licensed practical nurse, and an RN is a registered nurse. Here we compare the LPN vs RN nursing duties: Education LPNs and RNs are required to…
2 minute read As a licensed practical nurse (LPN), your responsibilities are critical to the welfare of your patients. Cynamed.com describes an LPNs’ responsibility as monitoring the patient’s health by checking blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature. Nurses establish a close relationship with patients by treating their wounds and discussing the type of care they will receive. Whether…
3 minute read RN jobs provide a higher salary and more responsibility in the workplace than LPN jobs, but RNs must invest in a more time-consuming, expensive education. Let’s take a closer look at the differences in education for LPN vs RN careers. Educational requirements for an LPN Practical Nursing Diploma Programs The prospective student looking to become…
3 minute read If you are a Licensed practical nurse (LPN), your next career step might be to pursue a career as a registered nurse. RNs have to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and pass the NCLEX-RN Exam. Many schools take experience and work history into account toward the…
3 minute read If you have recently graduated with your Licensed Practical Nurse degree and are excited to get to work, one of the first things you should do is find a mentor. Being in a mentorship program is beneficial for new nurses. So you might be asking, how do you find a mentor? Our experts at Cynamed…
2 minute read LPNs are the heart and soul of the healthcare industry. They care for the injured, disabled, and sick, providing comfort to their patients. LPN stands for Licensed Practical Nurse, and their work differs from that of an RN or nurse practitioner. The main difference between an LPN and other types of nurses is that LPNs…
3 minute read CNAs, or certified nursing assistants, play a critical support role in today’s healthcare industry. A CNA assists nurses and doctors in many ways. For example, CNAs help turning or moving, grooming, feeding, dressing, and bathing patients, cleaning rooms, stocking medical supplies, and updating records. Becoming a certified nursing assistant typically requires about 4 to 8…
2 minute read Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are both important healthcare providers. Both work with patients in various settings. While the two roles tend to overlap, there are some outstanding differences between a CNA and an LPN. For instance, there are notorious differences in the positions’ salary, training, coursework, and work duties. Training…