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How to become a Lpn

LPNs should hone core nursing skills, like administering medications and wound care, to secure jobs aligned with their expertise in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or home healthcare. Advanced proficiency may lead to growth opportunities within their nursing careers.

Hard skills:

  1. Medication Administration - ability to accurately measure and administer medications to patients
  2. Patient Care - ability to provide compassionate care to patients
  3. Documentation - capacity to accurately document patient information
  4. Vital Signs Recording - capability to measure, record and interpret patient vital signs
  5. Pain Management - expertise in providing comfort and pain relief to patients
  6. Basic Nursing Procedures - knowledge of basic nursing procedures and protocols
  7. Aseptic Techniques - understanding of aseptic techniques and principles
  8. Patient Education - capacity to educate and counsel patients on health and illness prevention

Soft skills:

  1. Patient Care Orientation - Ability to provide compassionate care to patients
  2. Communication Skills - Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals
  3. Time Management - Capacity to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities and complete work in a timely manner
  4. Teamwork - Capability to collaborate with other healthcare professionals to deliver the best possible care
  5. Adaptability - Capacity to adjust to rapidly changing conditions and unexpected situations
  6. Organizational Skills - Skill to organize and maintain accurate records and documentation
  7. Critical Thinking - Ability to recognize patterns, assess situations, and make sound decisions
  8. Stress Management - Ability to manage emotionally challenging situations while maintaining composure