Thanks for that comprehensive description Marachne. I think having read through that LPN's are very much like our Enrolled Nurses who were registered (licensed) and who did a shorter training than RNs and who did much more practical work. They have been phased out over the last few years with many now having 'converted' to RN. Trouble is it has led to a massive void, with the gap being filled by HCAs who in some instances have been expected to do things that should have been done by a nurse.
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