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LPN to RN

LPNs are an essential and valuable part of the medical profession.   They care for patients and generally work under the guidance of an RN.   Many people working as LPNs are very happy with their jobs, and would not consider anything else, while a few may have a desire to further their education and become an RN.   So, what steps do you take next? Consider whether or not it is financially reasonable to attend school at this particular time in your life.   Consider how finances may change. You may need to cut working hours, to allow for study time.   Next, check with your current employer, many places offer tuition reimbursement, providing you stay at that facility for a designated time after completing school.   This is often a great option if finances are limited, and the amount of time required to remain at your current work facility usually comes with a bonus upon completing school.   If you do not have access to employer tuition reimbursement, there are government gran

A Day in the life of a Registered Nurse

To say registered nurses are busy is a bit of an understatement. But for those of us who are called to the nursing profession, each day is as reenergizing as it is tiring. While there’s really no such thing as a typical day in the eventful life of a registered nurse, here is one example.

Adult Gerontology Nurses

Less than 1% of US registered Nurses are certified in Gerontological Nursing. Those aged 65 and over are expected to reach 20% of the total US  population by the year 2030.