Iodine deficiency during pregnancy may result in cretinism (mental retardation in children), deafness, autism, and delayed brain development and is the leading cause of preventable mental retardation. As the bodyâs iodine levels fall, hypothyroidism may develop, since iodine is essential for making thyroid hormone. While this is uncommon in the United States, iodine deficiency is the most common cause of hypothyroidism worldwide.
1 Practice nursing for a minimum of 960 hours during the previous five years. 2  Successfully complete an approved re-entry program within the two years preceding renewal. 3  Graduate from an OSBN-approved nursing program within the past five years.
Remember: How long it take to get your LPN will vary between schools and states but you should be able to have everything completed in 12-14 months.VN salary. A licensed practical nurseâs median annual salary was $42,400 or $20.39 per hour in 2012 according to BLS data. This is double or more than double the minimum wage for taking the time to complete 1 year of college courses and pass the NCLEX-PN.