Become a Nurse: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
LPNs usually work under the direction of doctors and RNs to provide care for patients. Duties include:| • | Basic bedside care |
| • | Taking vital signs |
| • | Changing dressings |
| • | Preparing and giving injections/medicines |
| • | Collecting samples for lab testing |
| • | Feeding patients and recording food and fluid intake and output |
| • | Keeping patients comfortable |
| • | Supervising nursing assistants and orderlies |
Quick Fact
Nursing degrees can be stepping-stones to the next level. For example, many schools offer LPN to RN programs for those who want to further their education.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Programs
| Time | 1-2 Years |
| Where | Technical or vocational schools |
| Salary | Salary Wizard |
