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Become
an LPN, the fast path to a nursing career. by Max Stein
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Careers
Licensed Practical Nurses provide the most amount of direct patient
care within the nursing category of healthcare. If you’re
interested in a healthcare career dealing directly with patients,
becoming an LPN is a rewarding opportunity.
LPN Job Description
LPNs provide a large portion of direct patient care. LPNs may
be assisted by nurses’ aides ( CNAs ) and other assistants
in some of their duties. LPNs are directed by doctors and nurses
(RNs & nurse managers). Typically, a LPN’s work duties
include:
- Taking vital signs
- Preparing and administering injections
and enemas
- Applying dressings and bandages Watching
catheters
- Treating bedsores
- Providing alcohol massages or rubs
Monitoring patients and reporting changes
- Collecting samples for testing
- Provide patient hygiene
- Feeding patients
- Monitoring food and liquid input/output
LPNs work in a variety of settings like hospitals, outpatient
facilities, long term care facilities, clinics and home care.
Tenured LPNs may supervise nursing aides and assistants.
Salary Ranges
While nursing jobs in general are in high demand nationwide,
LPN positions in hospitals are declining. However, since this
has been caused by an increase in outpatient services, LPN positions
in long term care facilities and home health is in as much demand
as other nursing categories.
The U.S. Department of Labor has published the median income
for LPNs as $31,440 in 2002. The range was $22,860 to $44,040
based on geographic location and work experience. Contract LPNs
made the most money, while doctor’s office nurses made the
least on average at $28,710.
A nursing career offers other benefits including a flexible schedule,
a short work week (three 12 hour shifts with four days off), tuition
reimbursement and signing bonuses.
Education / Getting Started
Because of the high level of patient responsibility, nursing
is highly regulated, requiring both education and a license. Graduates
must complete a state approved practical nursing program and pass
a licensing examination. An LPN certificate can be completed in
less than a year. Some RN students become LPNs after completing
their first year of study. Course work in the LPN program includes
anatomy, physiology, nutrition, biology, chemistry, obstetrics,
pediatrics, first aid as well as nursing classes.
Becoming an LPN is the fastest path to a nursing career. Advancement
can take many forms, but additional education is usually required.
If you possess the traits necessary to become a successful nurse
and want to secure a well paying, important profession caring
for others, getting an LPN degree in nursing is a great way to
secure your professional future.
About the Author
Max Stein, Salt Lake City, UT, USA - www.degreesource.com/articles
Max Stein is a freelance writer who writes about business, education
and marketing. maxstein_9@hotmail.com
www.degreesource.com
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