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Nursing Jobs : What Do LPNs Do?
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Description: lpns, or licensed practical nurses, perform similar tasks as registered nurses, except for the fact that they are being delegated or supervised by another RN or charge nurse. Find out how lpns do reporting, monitoring of vital signs and basic wound care withhelp from a licensed RN in this free video on nursing jobs and health care. Expert: Kayti Brosnan Bio: Kayti Brosnan has been a licensed RN in the state of Texas since 2003. Filmmaker: Todd Green
8 Comments
February 3rd, 2010 at 3:45 am
thank you for your information
February 3rd, 2010 at 4:44 am
I graduated two years ago as an LPN from Galen in Louisville, Ky. Back there now for my RN. Yes LPNs are real nurses and should be treated as such.
February 3rd, 2010 at 5:18 am
thaank you…recently graduated from Galen as an lvn and im happy that someone out there has a positive out look towards lvn/lpns…
February 3rd, 2010 at 5:47 am
To answer the question of whether it is just as hard to become an LPN as it is an RN, I would say that is different. The education is shorter in length and focused more on the task oriented duties of nursing. LVN’S are a great asset to the healthcare team and I have had the privilege of working with and being in charge of some great LPNs. one key thing that the video touches on is that LPN assesses the patient and does many of the same things but the RN has to co-sign meds and assessments.
February 3rd, 2010 at 5:53 am
im taking this!
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:04 am
great info, can’t wait to take the lpn program:)
February 3rd, 2010 at 6:41 am
is it just as hard to become a lpn as it is a Rn?
February 3rd, 2010 at 7:35 am
thanks ^_^