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2. Licensed practical nurse - Wikipedia

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   A licensed practical nurse (LPN) in much of the United States and most Canadian provinces is a nurse who cares for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. LPNs work under the direction of registered nurses or physicians. They also prepare and give injections and enemas, monitor and also perform placement of catheters, dress ...

3. Nursing degrees in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Nursing degrees in the United States. Nursing is the largest healthcare profession in the United States, with more than 3.1 million registered nurses. [1] Between 2012 and 2022, employment for nurses is projected to grow by 19 percent, which is more than any other profession. [2] Nurses make up the largest component of staff in hospitals but ...

4. Nursing credentials and certifications - Wikipedia

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   Nursing credentials and certifications are the various credentials and certifications that a person must have to practice nursing legally. Nurses' postnominal letters (abbreviations listed after the name) reflect their credentials—that is, their achievements in nursing education , licensure , certification , and fellowship .

5. 'We need nurses': High schoolers train for nursing careers at ...

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   In 2021, about 100,000 nurses left the profession, according to a study published in the journal Health Affairs. "We need nurses," said Ravalli. "We need LPNs (licensed practical nurses). We need ...

6. Nursing in the United States - Wikipedia

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   Nursing in the United States. Nursing in the United States is a professional health care occupation. It is the largest such occupation, employing millions of certified professionals. As of 2023, 3,175,390 registered nurses were employed, paid a median income of $86,070. [1] Nurses are not doctors' assistants and practice nursing in a wide ...

7. Bay Area woman becomes hospital nurse at 65 years old

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   BRANDON, Fla. - For 65-year-old Cynthia Fletcher-Bryant, becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at a Brandon hospital this summer is a dream come true. "I sort of laugh when people realize I ...