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. Duties of LPNs and LVNs vary, depending on their work setting and the state in which they work. For example, they may reinforce teaching done by registered nurses regarding how family members should care for a relative; help to deliver, care for, and feed infants; collect samples for testing and do routine laboratory tests; or feed patients who need help eating.

Salary:$30,970-$57,360

Education:LPNs and LVNs must complete an approved educational program. These programs award a certificate or diploma and typically take about 1 year to complete, but may take longer. They are commonly found in technical schools and community colleges, though some programs may be available in high schools and hospitals. Practical nursing programs combine classroom learning in subjects, such as nursing, biology, and pharmacology. All programs also include supervised clinical experience. Contact state boards of nursing for lists of approved programs.

Reflection: Becoming a nurse is a full time job and many responsibilities because you are not only providing care to the passaints you are also keeping an eye on them 24/7. I can check on a person and see if they are okay the reason why I might consider this career is because these kind of nurses don't have to be giving shots or taking out blood. That's the only things I would have a issue of being a nurse but besides that becoming a licensed practical nurse might be something i'll consider.