What types of leadership positions can the experienced LPN potentially obtain? (Select all that apply.)
1.
Director of nursing for long-term care facilities
2.
Charge nurse of long-term care units
3.
Unit manager in the teaching hospital
4.
Shift supervisor in long-term care
5.
Staff educator at the long-term care facility
ANS: 1, 2, 5
Some unskilled long-term care facilities may promote LPNs to director of nursing. LPNs often act as charge nurse in long-term care facilities. LPNs may be asked to lead the staff education department in long-term care facilities, providing orientation to new employees as well as staff development opportunities.
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