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Veterans' Groups Tell Committee to Waive Redundant LPN Education Requirements for Qualified Military Medics
Summary
The Military Officers Association of America and veteran leaders urged the committee to allow qualified military medics and corpsmen to meet licensing requirements for licensed practical nurses without repeating civilian coursework, citing workforce shortages and extensive military medical training.
Representatives of the Military Officers Association of America and veterans’ advisory boards told the Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs that licensed practical nurse (LPN) licensing rules should recognize military medical training and clinical experience.
"These bills recognize the extensive training and real world experience our veterans bring to the health care field," said Albert Paquin, commander (ret.) and president of…
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