Nurse T has decided to seek certification in an area that will enhance employability in a nursing home. Which certifications would be of greatest value to the LPN/LVN working in a nursing home? (Select all that apply.)
a. IV therapy
b. Wound care
c. Long-term care
d. Managed care
e. Pharmacology
f. Gerontology
ANS: B, C, E, F
The majority of nursing home residents are elderly and receive long-term care. Most receive medications. Those who develop pressure sores require wound care. IV therapy is used less in nursing homes than in hospital settings. Managed care is used less in nursing homes than in hospital and community health settings.
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