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3 hard and 3 soft skills of Licensed Practical Nurse.

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Here are 3 hard skills and 3 soft skills that are important for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):

Hard Skills:

1. Clinical care - Ability to provide basic bedside care, monitor patients, administer medications, assist with examinations, etc.

2. Technical procedures - Proficiency in skills like starting IVs, performing wound care, operating medical equipment, providing catheter care, etc.

3. Patient assessment - Skills in checking vital signs, gathering health history, monitoring pain levels, observing symptoms etc.

Soft Skills:

1. Communication - Ability to actively listen, explain procedures, educate patients and families, collaborate with doctors/nurses etc.

2. Compassion - Providing care with empathy, patience and concern for the patient's comfort and needs.

3. Organization - Time management, prioritization, documentation skills to deliver coordinated care.

Other Soft Skills: Teamwork, adaptability, stress management, integrity, attention to detail.

Other Hard Skills: Administering medications, recording health information, emergency response.

So in summary, a balance of clinical/technical skills along with compassion and communication is essential for LPNs to succeed.

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