Licensed Practical Nurse

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Q: What is the difference between Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Practical Nurse ?
What is the differene between a Licensed Practical Nurse and Regsitered Practical Nurse ? Obvioulsy RN is registered nurse however the above dont appear to be any different , does anybody know ? Thanks

A: The titles Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Vocational Nurse, and Registerd Practical Nurse are used to describe the same level of occupational health care specialty. The RPN is used primarily in Ontario, Canada. California is the largest state using the title LVN. Most of the states in the US use the title LVN. These three all perform the same functions essentially, however each state will vary slightly dependent on state or provincial law.

Q: how long can it take for a licensed practical nurse to become a medical doctor?
is it shorter after becoming a licensed practical nurse, a nurse practioner, or registered nurse.

A: After LPN the next shortest would be to transition to RN; then a BSRN, then a Nurse practitioner (need some RN experience and a BSRN first). The longest route would be to the MD--that basically requires starting all over--4 years bachelors, 4 years med school, residency.

Q: what are some schools in Atlanta,Ga that offer a program to become a Licensed Practical Nurse?
I want to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. I want to know about colleges campus wise so that I can move to Atlanta and attend, not an online school.Because every school I found was only online. It can be a community college or a tech school as long as it is campus based and not an online school.

A: contact GA Dep Of Health, state nursing board, state licensure, or even national nursing league via phone or email - you should be able to find phone number or email address on the internet. They should be able to tell you. Also it depends on which state you practice, Nursing Board may have student loan assistance so that as long as you stay in the same state, they forgive some amount of your student loan in return. good luck! we need more good nurses.

Q: how to become a licensed practical nurse?
Does anyone know how to become a licensed practical nurse? I would like to work as a LPN in the summer and by then I will have 2 years of nursing school under my belt. Would that be possible?

A: LPNs are also often referred to as RPNs (Registered Practical Nurse). Most practical nurse programs are 2 years (62 weeks) and require any Grade 12 U or C English, a Grade 11 or 12 math credit, Grade 11 or 12 biology and Grade 11 or 12 chemistry (minimum grade for each course is 65). If you are missing any of those you can always apply to a Pre-Health Science program before going directly into a nursing course.

Q: Do i need to have a degree to become a licensed practical nurse?
I was wondering what you need to become a licensed practical nurse or LPN do you have to go to college where can i get training I live in the Cincinnati area by the way

A: The curriculum to become eligible to take the NCLEX exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse is not a degree plan... LPN programs are to receive a certificate, and almost all are done through a community college. Typical length of the program is 1 year... After completing the program, you will be able to register to take the national certification exam to receive your license. After completing your LPN and getting your nursing license, you will have hundreds of different routes to do a bridge program to earn your RN from your LPN... Almost all RN programs are Associate Degree programs, so you would receive an actual degree for this. From there, you can even opt to continue on and obtain your Bachelor of Science in Nursing. If you take this route, good luck!!! LPN isn't easy, but the rewards FAR outweigh the challenges you will face in school.

Q: What colleges in NYC can I go to, in order to become a Licensed practical nurse (LPN)?
I want to be come a licensed practical nurse, living in new york city I am looking for colleges that I can go to, to study to become an LPN

A: Most of the community colleges offer the LPN. Check with the CUNY website for your borough.

Q: i am a licensed practical nurse and would like to know whether or not medical transcription would be a lateral?
i am an LPN and i am trying to work towards from home being a medical transcriptionist and whether this would be a good lateral move or an upward move and is the pay comparable or more as i do not want to tie up 983 dollars into a program that may be something that is phased out. I would be working in the Richmond area and am considering working in the Richmond area as a licensed nurse and going back to school, i have custody of 3 grandchildren that i have been staying home taking care of.

A: I worked several years in the Medical Transcription field. It is legit, but there are a LOT of scam employers and schools in this field. The US Department of Labor states" Employment of medical transcriptionists is projected to grow 14 percent from 2006 to 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. Demand for medical transcription services will be spurred by a growing and aging population. Older age groups receive proportionately greater numbers of medical tests, treatments, and procedures that require documentation. A high level of demand for transcription services also will be sustained by the continued need for electronic documentation that can be shared easily among providers, third-party payers, regulators, consumers, and health information systems. Growing numbers of medical transcriptionists will be needed to amend patients’ records, edit documents from speech recognition systems, and identify discrepancies in medical reports." "Wage-and-salary medical transcriptionists had median hourly earnings of $14.40 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent earned between $12.17 and $17.06. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $10.22, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $20.15." If your hoping to get into this field, though, you will most likely need training from an AHDI 'approved' program. Most employers require experience or participation in one of the top AHDI approved schools. If your looking into Medical Transcription pay the extra in tuition to attend an 'approved' school. Many people have received training through inadequate programs only to find out that they are unable to find a job. AHDI sets the standards for MT courses. Employers know that graduates of these 'approved' courses have gained the skills necessary to begin their career as an MT. ------ AHDI is the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity - www.ahdionline.org (formerly known as the American Association for Medical Transcription). I attended Career Step and recieved a job (at-home) less than a week after graduating. I've received several more job offers since, but have stuck with my original employer because of the flexibility they offer. Career Step is an AHDI approved program and they are partnered with many of the major MT employers. In other words, their graduates get the jobs. Many companies require 2-3 years experience, however, a lot of these companies will waive this requirement if you graduate from the right school. I recommend CS because they are partnered with MANY employers, self-paced (you can finish in a few months or take as long as over a year or two), and more affordable than many courses. Plus, I have personal experience (and success) with the program. Attending your local community college will give you a good chance at a job in-house, but if you are wanting to work from home, an online 'approved' course is the way to go. Choosing the right school is so important! They do offer financial aid and payment plans. :) If you have any questions, feel free to contact me: bcharmed01 at yahoo dot com

Q: Licensed Practical Nurse and Nurse Salaries in Japan?
I've my school task to research about how is it looks like to become a Licensed Practical Nurse and Nurse in Japan, and wondering if anybody can tell me about how much average salaries they would get Another info like working times and such are highly appreciated as well Thanks in Advance

A: This is an old data from year 2003 so it could have changed, but it doesn't seem that wonderful... Female Licensed: - 4,629,600yen/yr (around $46,000) - average age of 35.8 Female Semi-licensed(??? dunno how it works...): - 4,060,600yen/yr (around $40,000) - average age of 42.7 Male Licensed: - 4,845,300yen/yr (around $48,000) - average age of 36.2 Male Semi-Licensed: - 4,048,200yen/yr (around $40,000) - average age of 36.2 Amounts are after tax. It's surely less than the average income though.

Q: What is the differences between a Licensed Practical Nurse and a Licensed Vocational Nurse?
Is there any difference at all? Why in the United States are LPN jobs being phased out?

A: I have wondered this myself. One place I read said its the same thing only Texas and California say LVN and other states LPN. This site said there is a difference http://degreedirectory.org/article_directory/Nursing_%28LPN_and_LVN%29_FAQs.html It made LVN sound more entry level Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) are entry-level nurses who help provide care for patients in stable condition. LVNs work directly with patients and have to make few medical decisions. This article will detail the job duties for a licensed vocational nurse. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) work with doctors and registered nurses to perform important health care tasks such as measuring vital signs and observing patients. To become an LPN, you need to complete a practical nursing training program that lasts about one year. This article will explain the job duties of an LPN in more detail.

Q: What is the difference between a Medical Assistant and a Licensed Practical Nurse?
Hi I was wondering if anyone knows the difference between a medical assistant and a LPN. I mean they both basically do the same thing, just that a LPN is "required" to take additional classes where as a ma only takes the Medical Assistant class. Thanks in advance!

A: a medical assistant has very limited capacity and it is not a licensed healthcare professional whereas an LPN means Licensed Practical Nurse and is licenced. Although an LPN must work under an RN it is step in the career ladder which can ultimately lead to Nurse Practitioner - and a lot of independent practice capacity. It depends how far up the ladder you want to go.

Q: What does a Licensed Practical Nurse do?
I also would like to know if an LPN can work solely in a hospital. I mean I know they can work in nursing homes, but I can see how boring that would get after a while. Thank You!

A: Yes, certainly an LPN (RPN in Canada) can work solely in a hospital. RPN jobs are available in many types of health care facilities. From Wiki; Licensed Practical Nurses can be found working in a wide variety of health care settings. They are often working under the supervision of physicians in clinics and hospitals, or in private home health care. In long term care facilities, they sometimes supervise nursing assistants and orderlies. I see a wide selection of job descriptions for LPN's. You can have a look and see a lot of postings from hospitals; http://peoplemenders.com/SearchCareers/SearchResults.aspx?jt=Nurse%20-%20LPN%20-%20RPN

Q: is there a difference between an practical nurse and a licensed practical nurse?
I'm looking in to a nursing program and I'm not shore which one to take and I'm not really shore what the difference is between any of the nursing programs can u help me?

A: Licensing you get from the state after taking the national exam and passing. You MUST be licensed to practice. If both programs are accredited & allow you to take the national LPN exam, then either program is fine. (ps: its "sure" not "shore")

Q: What is the difference between registered nurses, practicing nurses, and licensed practical nurse?
what do they do?

A: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Registered_Nurses

Q: Can i live a comfortable lifestyle on a Licensed Practical Nurse Salary?
im currently in indianapolis, in. but after im done with school, i plan on moving to either florida or california...im not sure which one to move to and im not even sure if i will be making enough to live in either of these places.

A: Check on how easy it is to get a job as an LPN. Some places only want RNs.

Q: Can someone name all the duties required of a Licensed Practical Nurse?
I know it would depend on if you worked in an office or hospital, etc. I would like to get a general overview of all the things LPNs do and what types of jobs are availabe. Also knowing the starting pay would be helpful.

A: Salary for lpn discussion: http://www.co.black-hawk.ia.us/hrweb/job%20postings/lpn_jd.htm Duties of LPN Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Directs work of nursing assistants; administers medication, injections, and routine treatments; makes staff assignments; assists in the evaluation of resident's care; accepts doctor's orders for residents and notifies administrative supervisor of any significant change in resident's condition; assists with general health care of residents; observes and records signs and symptoms of changes in resident's condition or behavior; inspects rooms. Must be able to work overtime hours. Most L.P.N.'s provide basic bedside care. They take vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. They also treat bedsores, prepare and give injections and enemas, apply dressings, give alcohol rubs and massages, apply ice packs and hot water bottles, and insert catheters. L.P.N's observe patients and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments. They collect samples from patients for testing, perform routine laboratory tests, feed them and record food and liquid intake and output. They help patients with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene, keep them comfortable, and care for their emotional needs. In States where the law allows, they may administer prescribed medicines or start intravenous fluids. Some L.P.N.'s help deliver, care for, and feed infants. Some experienced L.P.N.'s supervise nursing assistants and aides. -LPNs have to take the vital signs of the patients, which enable doctors to make their diagnoses. If the patient has to undergo any preliminary diagnostic tests, then the LPNs have to prepare them for the test, take their samples, send the samples to the relevant labs and then get the reports for the doctors to scrutinize. -In case of minor wounds and injuries, LPNs have to perform the first aid tasks such as cleaning the wounds, applying dressings and bandages, etc. They have to assist doctors in providing sutures. -It is the LPN's job to administer injections to the patients in most cases. -LPNs have to keep a watchful eye on patients who are in serious conditions. They have to be vigilant about patients receiving blood, glucose or saline drips. They have to carefully monitor patients on catheters and oxygen supplies. -In patients who are admitted to the healthcare facility, it is the LPN's duty to check that everything is going alright. They are responsible for the food and water supplies of the patients. They must take care of patient hygiene, and can instruct the helping staff in the healthcare facility to accompany the patient to the toilet, get a change of clothes, etc. -LPNs are qualified to provide therapeutic massages to patients. If the case arises, such as if the patient gets a pulled muscle due to lying on the hospital bed for a long time, then the LPN can administer a massage to set things right. -LPNs have to prepare patients who are to undergo surgeries. They have to get them changed into attire fit for the surgery and take care of their food and water restrictions during the period. After the surgery, they have to monitor the patient during the recuperation stage and constantly keep a watch till the patient is fit to be discharged.