LPN/LVN Additional Certifications

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I know that you guys (LPN/LVN's) can now get a load of other certifications on top of your LPN license. I know that you can get your IV certifications and oxygen and what not, but what are some of the other possibilities for an LPN?

It makes me feel silly not knowing these things as a nurse with 3 years experience or more, but I guess it doesn't hurt to ask! I try to focus on the medication and patient care part

Please tell me about the Mds certtification...

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Specializes in Renal/Diabetic.

Does any one know where you can get an IV tech cert in Southwest Ohio? I am an LPN student at a school that doesn't offer it.

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Try checking your local Community College by calling the Nursing Program. They will often have courses or certification available for a reasonable cost.

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What does pals, nrp stands for?

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Are lvn's able to take the ACLS, PALS, NRP certs???? What about TNCC? I want to eventually do peds, but after school I wanna get some additional certifications beyond regular nursing school. I enjoy planning ahead after school and want to know which certifications lvn's are able to obtain. If anyone took these courses how hard were they? I used to be an emt-I and took a pals pre test and got an 80%.

Todd

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Hello and welcome to allnurses.com

Good to have you with us.

I moved your post to this thread for continuity:

To answer your question; yes, the LPN can take ACLS, PALS, NRP.

About TNCC:

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The TNCC may officially be attended by registered nurses (RNs). Other health care providers may attend the course as observers.
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sosweet07 said:
what does pals, nrp stands for

"Neonatal Resuscitation Program" & "Pediatric Advanced Life Support"

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Wow - Okay I just found this thread and hoping that someone is still checking. I was looking at all the links on the first page about all the different certifications that an LPN can get. I'm interested in L&D, but don't have enough money or time to go back to get my RN and then move on from there - so I was thinking about getting certification about L&D - now does this give me an edge on getting a job in L&D either at a hospital or OB clinic even though I have no experience. If I do one or some of these certifications I'd like to choose the ones that would help me out getting a job that I love. I also saw the breastfeeding one and would like to that one in conjunction with the L&D. Just wondering how much this would affect me getting a job even though I haven't been able to get into that area to work.

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Hello,

I am located in California and will graduate in July of 2008:) One of the things I would like to do after I get my license is enter a wound care certification program. There was a program offered in this forum, I went there, and it mentioned that it was for RN's.

Does anyone know of a good program in the California area? I am located in central Cal. I don't mind taking online classes. Of course, like all students, I am not rich, but am willing to pay $$$ for the right experience.

Thanks in advance for your time.

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Specializes in Orthopedic, clinical, hospital, long ter.

Hi everyone!! I am new to this site and I have been reading it. I think it is awesome. I too am a LPN and have been for 14 years. I have worked in hospital, long term care, physician's clinics, home health, & assisted living. I live in So. Illinois and was wondering if anyone knew of any online certification courses for wound care and MDS? Great supporting each other to all of you!!

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E_My said:
Today's my first day being a member. I'm already impressed and very thankful to have had found this, not only exciting but informative website-all to help each other thrive in this industry. I'll be in the core program for LVN in a couple of weeks, and it feels like I have mentors left and right already to guide me along.

Thanks to everyone!

No problem Good Luck in school. i start in September

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mamamac8 said:
Hi everyone!! I am new to this site and I have been reading it. I think it is awesome. I too am a LPN and have been for 14 years. I have worked in hospital, long term care, physician's clinics, home health, & assisted living. I live in So. Illinois and was wondering if anyone knew of any online certification courses for wound care and MDS? Great supporting each other to all of you!!

Hello and Welcome to allnurses.com, mamamac8

Great to have you with us.

Check out this site about wound care certification for the LPN/LVN. Scroll through these:

http://www.o-wm.com/article/8056

We hope you enjoy allnurses!!

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