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  1. One large healthcare system, Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has decided to do just that-bring LPNs back to address the staffing crisis. Note: LVNs (licensed vocational nurses) and LPNs (licensed practical nurses) are the s...
  2. Contrary to popular beliefs, a person really can become a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) in the state of California without ever having graduated from an approved school. An unlicensed person with the right mix of healthcare experience who wants to ...
  3. First of all, LPN is a commonly used acronym that stands for licensed practical nurse. According to Johnson (n.d.), a licensed practical nurse is an entry-level nursing professional who strengthens the health care team by caring for basic patient nee...
  4. In the nursing profession, LPN is a commonly utilized acronym that stands for licensed practical nurse. According to the Merriam Webster dictionary, a licensed practical nurse is defined as a person who has undergone training and obtained a license t...
  5. jadelpn

    Humble Pie

    In taking my own advice, there needs to be a point in time that an LPN decides not to internalize. Even those who feel as if they are being set up to fail need to see the facility big picture, protect yourself and your license, and make an alternate ...
  6. Lone Star Fall 2019 LVN

    Anyone out there applying to Lone Star LVN program? Any advice from past or present students? I just applied today with a score of 7.47 and would love to chat with other hopefuls. ?
  7. I'm an LPN and I understand.

    I'm a new Nurse. I spend a lot of my time on a nursing home corridor behind a med cart, or more like a rolling Walgreens kiosk. I stay at work 1, 2 sometimes maybe 3 hours after shift change behind a nurses station. After 4pm , I function alone. I'm ...
  8. Hi All, I’m wanting to see who is going to submit an application to the Cyfair Campus LVN program that opens up this month, November 26th? I will be going into the application process with a 85.20 but am thinking of retaking the HESI for a higher sco...
  9. Brenda F. Johnson

    Celebrate Our LPN/LVNs October 7-13, 2018

    Licensed Practical Nurses across the country are commemorated during the month of October. If you work with an LPN, make sure to recognize them with a banner, food and gifts during the week of October 7 to 13th. Let them know how much we appreciate t...
  10. Divine-LPN,BSN

    LIES About LPN's and LVN's

    The exact definition of an LPN/LVN varies by state, employer and organization. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse provides basic nursing care. They work under the direction of RN's...
  11. betweenus64

    Not just an Ordinary Nurse

    Becoming an LPN was a goal I made come true in 2011. I'm 51 and went back to school and have been an LPN now for over 5 years. My being a nurse not only has been very educational, but rewarding. Along with my career, I have gained so much knowledge a...
  12. AHopefulRNSomeday

    Lone Star College LVN hopefuls Fall 2019

    Wondering who all applied to the LVN program with Lone Star College for Montgomery and Kingwood for this coming Fall 2019. I got tired of waiting on an alternate letter or rejection letter for the ADN program for M, T, CF, and NH. I wonder if they we...