The nursing personnel at Iredell Memorial share a common ideal that each patient should be treated with respect and compassion. They also believe a patient has a right to expect professional and personalized care. Your nursing care is planned and provided by a staff of registered nurses under the guidance of your physician. Nursing personnel also include licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants and unit secretaries.

Registered Nurse (RN): 
A registered nurse has graduated from an approved school of nursing and has passed the state licensure examination. In many areas of nursing, special training is required.

LPN:
A licensed practical nurse has graduated from a state-approved school for practical nurses and has also obtained state licensure.

Certified Nursing Assistant: 
These assistants receive specific instruction in the care of the sick and injured under the guidance of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. They are certified by the State of North Carolina.

Unit Secretary: 
Unit secretaries receive specific instructions in the processing of physicians' orders and the nursing care plan under the guidance of a registered nurse.

Private Duty Nursing
Private nurses are allowed, but they must be approved by the administration. Learn more.

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