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Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are also known as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) in California and Texas, and Registered Practical Nurses (RPNs) in Ontario, exist in most states and territories of the United States and Canada.


These individuals usually have eighteen months to two years of training in body function & structure, drugs and practical patient care. They must pass state or national Nursing Boards boards and renew their license periodically. Patient care is part of a nurses role in implementing a care plan. ... It has been suggested that Licensing (strategic alliance) be merged into this article or section. ...


LPNs can perform simple as well as complex medical procedures, but must operate under the supervision of either a professional Registered Nurse (RN) or a physician. They can administer most medications (usually with the exception of IV push medications), perform measurements (blood pressure, temperature, etc), record-keeping, help with patient-care planning, first aid, CPR, sterile and isolation procedure and basic care. Registered Nurses are professional nurses who often supervise the tasks performed by LPNs, orderlies and nursing assistants. ...


LPNs are often found working under the supervision of physicians in clinics. In long term care facilities, they sometimes supervise nursing assistants and orderlies.


The United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there are about 700,000 (1) persons employed as licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in the U.S.


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Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses (1294 words)
Employment of LPNs is expected to grow about as fast as average for all occupations through 2014 in response to the long-term care needs of an increasing elderly population and the general growth of health care services.
Employment of LPNs in hospitals is expected to continue to decline.
Employment of LPNs in nursing care facilities is expected to grow about as fast as average because of the growing number of aged and disabled persons in need of long-term care.
NYS Nursing License Requirements - RNs, LPNs (2288 words)
If you seek to meet the education requirement for an RN or LPN license with a program you completed outside the United States, your educational credentials must be verified by an independent credentials verification organization.
Applicants who seek to meet the education requirement for an RN or LPN license with credentials from programs not registered by the New York State Education Department or not approved by another United States licensing jurisdiction, must have their educational credentials verified by an independent credentials verification organization acceptable to the Department.
Non-U.S. educated LPN limited permit applicants also need to have their credentials verified by an independent credentials verification organization but are not required to complete the CGFNS Certification program.
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