Today, the LPN/LVN is expected to assume a leadership role in some healthcare settings. In which of the following settings would the nurse most likely assume this role? Select all answers that apply
A) Hospital
B) Long-term care facility
C) Extended-care facility
D) Parish nursing
E) Sub-acute care facility
F) Short-term rehabilitation facility
B, C
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Today, the LPN/LVN is expected to assume a leadership role in some healthcare settings. The NFLPN and other organizations have reported that this increased responsibility is most evident in long-term or extended-care facilities (ECFs)
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