by Updated on In the medical field, there are multiple complex physiology and anatomy terms you may have noticed tossed around. With our comprehensive list of medical terms, you can learn the most common surgical and anatomical terms. For a better understanding, we will explore them by suffixes, prefixes, and roots. Numbers Often,…
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by Updated on Before, we were talking about the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT). This is an essential and expansive code set issued and maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA). Together with ICD, it is one of the most significant code sets that medical coders should know. All these codes are copyrighted by…
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by Updated on While working in a pharmacy, you can start a career in the medical field. There are different career choices in the pharmacy, which come with different roles. Two positions in a pharmacy include a pharmacist and a pharmacy technician. To know which one is a better fit for you or…
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by Updated on In the positions of pharmacy tech or pharmacy aide, you can start a career in the medical field without the need for as much training as other positions require. Before you pursue one of the careers, you need to know the difference between the two to make an informed decision….
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by Updated on The position of a pharmacy technician is a steady medical job, where the techs work alongside pharmacists in a pharmacy. They provide customer service, work with prescription medicine, and assist the pharmacist in a pharmacy, retail store, or medical facility. If you are looking into the career of a pharmacy…
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by Updated on Unlike other medical professions, starting as a pharmacy technician is fairly easy. All you need is a high school diploma or GED and some on-the-job training provided by the employer. In some states, you may also need a certification. It is not always mandatory, but it can be beneficial for…
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by Updated on Most jobs in the medical field can be acquired through post-secondary schooling, but to become a pharmacy tech, you don’t have to necessarily attend vocational school or college. This job is easier to start than many other careers in healthcare. Through it, you can quickly start a career in the…
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by Updated on When you are choosing a nursing career, you need to know the differences between a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). Both professionals provide direct care to patients in such settings as home health care and assisted living facilities, nursing homes, and more. However, the differences in…
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by Updated on If you are considering becoming a nurse, one of the first questions is what kind of nurse you would like to be. Licensed practical nurses or LPNs are entry-level nurses that have a practical education. In this position, you will perform basic patient care tasks while keeping patients comfortable. LPNs…
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by Updated on The job of a nursing assistant is an entry-level position in the nursing field. However, this does not lower the importance of their role in the nursing team. Anyone with the experience as a certified nursing assistant knows what obstacles and challenges can arise every day. Many LPNs and RNs…
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by Updated on On this page, you will find the contact information of all state boards dealing with vocational and practical nursing education and licenses in the US: Alabama Board of Nursing Phone: 334.242.4060 Fax: 334.242.4360 770 Washington Avenue RSA Plaza, Suite 250 Montgomery, AL 36104 Alaska Board of Nursing Phone: 907.269.8161 Fax:…
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by Updated on LPN stands for Licensed Practical Nurse, which is also known as LVN, or Licensed Vocational Nurse, in Texas and California. What Do LPN’s Do The duties of an LPN depend on the scope of practice determined by the laws of the state you work in. What LPNs can and can’t…
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by Updated on Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are an essential part of a healthcare team. They collect significant data that is used to create a treatment plan for patients and serve as eyes and ears for physicians and RNs. The duties of LPNs are essential and include: Taking vital signs. Assisting and promoting…
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by Updated on When choosing a career in the field of nursing, many students don’t know the difference between a licensed practical nurse and a medical assistant. Some responsibilities are common for both professions, but there are some vast differences in the job description, educational requirements, and salary for medical assistants and LPNs….
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by Updated on If you have graduated and are looking for available positions or thinking of enrolling in a nursing school to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, you need to know what job options are available to you. It’s a known fact that Registered Nurses have multiple traveling job opportunities. Such jobs come…
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by Updated on Tuition is the vastest portion of the LPN program cost. The cost can vary greatly depending on your location and state. Tuition usually refers to the cost of the classroom education you receive in the program. It doesn’t include some other costs required to complete the program. These costs can…
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by Updated on There is a high demand for Licensed Practical Nurses in several industries in the global workforce. LPNs usually work in healthcare facilities, such as doctors’ offices, hospitals, or nursing homes. Typically, they provide routine care to patients, observe their health, as well as assist RNs and doctors, and communicating with…
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by Updated on A lot of people don’t know the difference between a Registered Nurse (RN) and a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Both are rewarding and fulfilling careers in healthcare and nursing. However, when it comes to salary, education, and responsibilities, they are quite different. Before you start your education for a nursing…
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by Updated on All jurisdictions in the US license LPNs. In most states, the licensing is issued by the board of nursing (BON). Other states have separate licensing boards, or agencies, for practical and registered nurses. The first step to the license is usually completed over a year in advance. The candidates should…
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by Updated on Aspiring nurse practitioners can expect a change in requirements. Currently, the requirements are set on the state level, but a national model is being developed as well. Some legislative changes were made by some states to adhere to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing APRN Consensus Model. The…
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