LPN/LVN Certifications

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

Certification shows that the LPN/LVN has added knowledge, skills and expertise in a specialty area. This can be a great asset when marketing for a coveted position. Added certification lifts confidence levels and provides personal pride in the achievement attained.

The following are not inclusive:

National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses:

IV Therapy

Gerontology

Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association:

Developmental Disabilities (DDS)

Childbirtheducation.org:

Breastfeeding Counselor Certification Examination

Childbirth Educator

Infant Massage Instructor

Labor Doula

Pre-Natal/Post-Natal Fitness Instructor

National Commission on Correctional Health Care:

Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP)

Certification Board for Urologic Nurses and Associates

Certified Urologic Associate (CUA)

National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, INC. (NAPNES):

Certified Long Term Care (CLTC)

Long Term Care Re-Certification

Pharmacology Certification

IV Therapy

Association of Clinical Research Professionals:

Certified Clinical Research Associate (CCRA)

Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)

Certified Principal Investigator (CPI)

Hospice and Palliative Credentialing Center:

Certified Hospice and Palliative Licensed Nurse

Certified Hospice and Palliative Nursing Assistant

National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy:

Wound Care Certification

Diabetic Wound Certification

Lymphedema Lower Extremity

Other Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Certified Hemodialysis Nurse

Certified Peritoneal Dialysis Nurse

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As stated, these are not inclusive. Please add other Certifications that you have received.

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Specializes in ICU Stepdown.

Wow, thank you!

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Are these only for RN's or LPN's as well?

Thanks

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Specializes in Adult ICU/PICU/NICU.

I think the only thing I would add to this list is NRP for LPNs who work in the NICU or special care nurseries.

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Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.

Many of them are for RNs only. There is a hospice cert for LPNs.

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

All the links above should be ones selected for LPN (some may include RN as well).

I apologize that I did include some RN only links. I think they are all corrected now.

If you have others, please add.

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Specializes in Ambulatory, Corrections, SNF, LTC, Rehab.

I have my IV therapy and blood withdrawal certification, next I'm going to have my wound care certification :)

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Specializes in Ambulatory, Corrections, SNF, LTC, Rehab.

What about DSD certification? :)

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