(LPN)

Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties and responsibilities: There are many choices for employment including hospitals, nursing homes, medical offices, and home health care. Sometimes families will hire an LPN to be a private nurse for a family member. Many health insurance companies are hiring LPNs to answer patients’ questions concerning health needs. The exact nature of the duties depends on the environment of the specific job although there are commonalities in all positions. Giving medication as prescribed by a physician, Taking vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight, Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas, Giving injections of medication, Immunizations, Taking medical histories, Entering information into computer systems,

Salary: $43,394

Education: A Licensed Practical Nurse, or LPN, is an integral part of the health care industry. People who are at least 18 years old, drugs-free, have a high school diploma and a clean criminal record meet the basic requirements for entering a training program for a career as an LPN. After successfully completing the training, you can get an LPN license and find employment at nursing homes, hospitals and doctor’s offices. Because the required training time is relatively short and the opportunities for employment are plentiful, an increasing number of people are considering a career as an LPN.

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