what is required to work in a nursing home
Registered Nurses (RNs) are required by law to assess the needs of nursing home residents. Once assessed, the RNs work with the Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to plan and implement the residentsâ care and treatment. They also evaluate outcomes of the facilityâs residents. These nursing home employees are all required to be licensed in the state in which they work. RNs are typically required to have between two and six years of education. LPNs and LVNs typically have a year of training.