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LPN Specialties

I have been in the nursing field for 9 years. 7 years as a CNA and 2 years as an LPN. I am content as an LPN at this time. I may consider bridging to RN a little later, but for now I have a question for any knowledgeable nurse who may be able to help. I have worked in the Geriatric field and no other. I would like to branch out a little so here is my question. Is there any specialty (dialysis, wound care, etc.) that an LPN can do? I see a lot of different opportunities for RN's, are there any for an LPN? I love what I do, I just want to see what else may be out there. Thank you all!!!

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    I've worked pediatric private duty (hated it), corrections (loved it) & psych (loved it). I know the doors aren't as open to us as they are the RNs but there are other jobs out there, you just have to look. Good luck!

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    You can do physical rehabilitation, which involves helping patients recover after strokes, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, motor vehicle accidents, etc.

    You can also do wound care, corrections (jail & prison nursing), IDD/MHMR nursing, home health, private duty, psych, addictions (e.g. methadone clinics), family practice, adult daycare, and case coordination for insurance companies.

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    When I was an LPN:

    Worked in Acute Rehab-SCI & TBI, General Rehab;

    PDN and skilled visit home health;

    Ambulatory Care-specialty practices (orthopedic surgeons);

    Medical Daycare with children with special needs;

    Nursing informatics for Medicare;

    Vaccine/wellness clinics.

    There have also been openings for Wound Care/Hyperbaric Technician that I have been considered for as well.

    There are many out of hospital settings where LPNs can thrive in. :yes:

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