Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Duties and Responsibilities

Planning and managing patient care according to each patient's needs. Interviewing patients and recording their medical history. Obtaining patient vital signs and escorting patients to their rooms.

Salary

In May 2011, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported an average income of $42,040 annually.

Education

Starting a career as a licensed practical nurse begins with completion of a state-approved training program. Available at technical schools, community colleges and hospitals, LPN programs typically last one year and result in a diploma. Curricula include large amounts of practical experience in a clinical setting.

Reflection

I would probably want to become a licensed practical nurse because I like helping people and I’m into anything that has to do with medicine. Also I would want to study and become that because it seems very easy and you get to work in an environment where you feel happy and pleasant.