Licensed Practical Nurse
Duties and responsibilities: A licensed
practical nurse in much of the United States and most Canadian provinces is a
nurse who cares for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled.
LPNs used to be under the direction of registered nurses and are now under
physicians. They monitor patient’s health - for example, by checking their
blood pressure. Administrates basic patient care, including changing bandages,
and inserting catheters. They also provide for the basic comfort of patients,
such as helping them bathe or dress.
Salary: $41,540
Education: They require applicants to possess
a high school diploma or its equivalent. They also need to be in a state
approved program. Available at technical schools, community colleges, and
hospitals. LPN programs typically last one year and result in a diploma.
Reflection: I would like to be a licensed
practical nurse because it sounds really easy taking care of the person and
provide for their needs and they get paid kind of well.
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