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Florida LPN
What You Need to Be a Florida LPN
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is typically responsible for caring for injured, convalescent or disabled patients who are in need of close attention and care. This entails such duties as- Recording patients' vital signs
- Giving injections and enemas
- Assisting with bathing and personal hygiene
- Helping patients walk, dress and eat
- Cleaning and managing medical equipment
- Teaching patients good habits for healthy living
An LPN works under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician, providing support to health care professionals.
The role of an LPN demands, among other things, compassion, patience, and an earnest desire to provide care to those in need. Further requirements for becoming an LPN in Florida include completion of a training program approved by the state of Florida.
Florida LPN Schools
Training programs for becoming an LPN are offered by a number of Florida's colleges, vocational schools, hospitals and even high schools. A high school diploma is often, but not always, a prerequisite for enrollment in an LPN training program.
The typical course of study at an LPN training program often includes classroom study in subjects that include- Pediatrics
- Nutrition
- First aid
- Pharmacology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Patient care
Further training entails working in a clinical setting under the supervision of trainers.
Tests and Licensing
To practice as an LPN in Florida, you must furthermore take and pass the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX-PN, which is taken through a computer and determines your suitability to be an LPN. Finally, to work as an LPN you must apply for and be granted a license by the state of Florida.
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