Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Duties and responsibilities: Licensed practical nurse work under a physicians or registered nurse direction. They take care for their patients whether it’s at home, hospitals, or in special facilities. Licensed practical nurse check for their blood pressure, temperatures, give them injections and help them bath.

Average salary: $16,000-$23,000

Educational Requirements: to become a Licensed practical nurse you don’t really need a high school diploma or a GED, it is encouraged. LPN’s are different from a registered nurse. The state or hospitals offers classes for you to take so you can learn.

Reflection: I think I would like to become a Licensed practical nurse because it seems less work from a Registered Nurse, although this job seems unprofessional because it does not require a high school diploma. I would not trust someone who will take care of my loved one.