Licensed
practical nurse
Duties and Responsibilities: Licensed practical nurses work
in basic nursing care. They work under the direction of registered nurses and
doctors. Nurses work in many settings, including nursing homes and extended
care facilities, hospitals, physicians' offices, and private homes, most work
full time. They have to complete a state-approved education program which
usually takes a year. They must pass that exam and get a license before they
can work.
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Monitor patients’ health—for example, by checking
their blood pressure
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Administer basic nursing care, including
changing bandages and inserting catheters
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Discuss health care with patients and listen to
their concerns
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Report patients’ status to registered nurses and
doctors
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Keep records on patients’ health
Average Salary: $40,000 - $56,000
Educational Requirements: Licensed practical nurses need a
high school diploma or a GED certificate.
In my opinion I would not like to be a licensed practical
nurse because I would rather be an obstetrician or an anthropologist.
CHOOSE THE RIGHT!!!
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