Are you a man who wants to become a male nurse? Do you want to study to become a male LPN? Strangely enough in a world where equality for women has become somewhat the norm, and nobody really thinks twice about a female mechanic or a female doctor, lawyer, pilot or member of the armed forces, the title "male nurse" still seems to have somewhat of a stigma attached to it. This is really a pity because there are many men who would like to become a … [Read more...]
LPN Job Interview Tips To Land That Nursing Position
There are many people who are interested in entering the medical field for a career, and becoming an LPN is a popular choice, particular when you realize that you can start working even after just one year of training. Nonetheless, even with the touted nursing shortage, you can't just walk into an interview and think that that the job is yours. Hospitals, clinics and nursing homes are pretty selective and they make good use of an interview to … [Read more...]
Continuing Education Units And Becoming A Geriatric LPN
Now that you are an LPN you have the opportunity to specialize and become a geriatric LPN. This is a licensed practical nurse that specializes in caring for the elderly. Geriatric studies are also referred to as gerontology. There are a number of continuing education units, or CEU’s, which you can take if this is an area that you are interested in. How To Become A Geriatric LPN Becoming a geriatric LPN is sometimes considered to be even harder … [Read more...]
LPNs In The Army Are Caring For Those Who Defend Us
The History Of LPNs In The Army With the high influx of casualties during the First World War, it became apparent that there was a shortage of nurses. The Army School of Nursing had to employ licensed nurses who were brave enough to work in what was one of the most stressful working environments of the time. Nurses started being licensed during the early 1900s already and it was a great help to the nursing sector that the army started a nursing … [Read more...]
LPN to ADN and Technical Nursing Proficiency
The further a nurse can go with studying the better, because these days with the number of people needing nursing care as well as the technological advances in life support machines and equipment used to treat patients, nurses should be as qualified as possible. The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program prepares students to take on the role of a professional nurse in a variety of clinical settings. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts … [Read more...]
LPN To RN Fast Track Programs
Now that you are an LPN you may be interested in knowing that there are many options out there for you to consider in terms of improving your position and your qualification even further. A great way to do this is through one of the many LPN to RN fast track programs that are available. What Is An LPN To RN Fast Track Program? The first question that we need to address when looking at LPN to RN fast track programs is what exactly these programs … [Read more...]
A Look at RN to BSN Programs
It is important that you understand that being an RN is not the highest qualification in the nursing profession that is open to you. It is surprisingly easy and beneficial to get an RN to BSN qualification, and this in turn will open up many employment opportunities for you as well as bringing many other advantages to your life. Read on to find out what the benefits of these programs are and how to select the best program for you. What is a RN … [Read more...]
LPN to BSN Programs – What You Need To Know
Now that you have been working as an LPN for some time you may feel the need to move on and advance your education. One of the best things to do in this situation is to become an RN, or registered nurse, and the best way to do this is through an LPN to BSN (Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing) program. If you are a little unsure about studying further, don’t be. There are numerous advantages to becoming an RN by getting a BSN, and it is … [Read more...]
Sorting Through the LPN vs RN Debate
No, it’s not a competition between Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN); this is just to decipher the differences between the two. On the surface of things, they may seem very similar, hard to distinguish even, which is why there’s sometimes confusion between the two. In the United States of America, each state has a nurse practice act which will give the clinical terms as to their difference as it applies to that … [Read more...]
Online LPN to RN Programs
If you are working as a licensed practical nurse you may be starting to feel that you are stuck in a rut. However, you needn’t feel that you have reached the apex of your career. There are plenty of LPN to RN programs that you can engage in that will effectively advance your career opportunities. You will also be able to advance to a master’s degree once you have achieved your RN qualification. This is a very good career move to consider, as you … [Read more...]