Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Duties and responsibilities: Licensed Practical Nurse works with under the direction of registered nurses and physicians.  They care for injured handicapped and sick patients. Their duties include to check the patients blood pressure and pules. They also give injections, change dressing, and help give patients bath. Some practical nurses work in private homes.

 Salary: The amount of salary they get is about $16,000 - $23,000

Education: Although a high school diploma certificate is not always required, it is encouraged. Licensed Practical Nurse does not have the same professional education that is required for a registered nurse.  State approved training programs are offered by the hospitals, junior colleges and private schools. 

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? I think I would like to become one because when I was small I would like to be a nurse and help people.