Licensed Practical Nurse
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) 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.
Salary:
$41,500
- $53,000
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. Practical nursing students may also
take courses in:
- Basic nursing
- Medical terminology
- Infection control
- Life span health care
- Pharmacology
I
would not like to become a Licensed Practical Nurse because their yearly income
in very low compared to other medical pathways. Another reason I would not like
to become an LPN is because they require lots of educational requirements in order
be eligible to work.
