Are you thinking of becoming a licensed practical nurse? It’s an excellent time to become an LPN, as there is a critical shortage of nurses in this country, and with the coming wave of tens of millions of retiring baby boomers, that shortage will only get worse. And being a nurse isn’t like most jobs; [...]
If you’re thinking about a nursing career, you’re probably wondering about the LPN vs RN distinction. What are the differences between the two, if any? Are both LPNs and RNs “real” nurses? How much education is required for each one? How are their job functions different? There’s a lot of confusion on this topic, but [...]
Do you know what field is going to have the most job opportunities in the coming years? Did you say computers or high tech? That’s what many people guess, but it’s wrong. Health care is going to be far and away the leader when it comes to job openings for the foreseeable future. Why is [...]
There’s a groundswell of people in America considering going back to school to get a nursing degree. For some, they’re bored with their career and they’re looking to move into a field where they can be of assistance to others. Others are stuck in dead end jobs that don’t pay much and are attracted by [...]
With America’s changing economy, many people are considering a career change, and they’re looking for something that’s going to have a long term future, so they won’t have to worry about getting laid off or downsized. Well, one of the best jobs to consider is licensed practical nurse, or LPN. If you want a career [...]
LPN students know that one of the most exciting career fields today is that of licensed practical nurse, or LPN. Health care has always been a career with a bright future, but that’s even more true today than at any time in the past, and in the near future, the demand for LPNs will really [...]
America’s economy is is bad shape, and experts think it’s going to stay that way for quite some time. People who used to have great jobs now find themselves in the unemployment line, some of them after working for the same employer for over 20 years. Job security is a thing of the past, as [...]