Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities:They plan and manage patient care according to each patient’s needs, they interview the patients and recording their medical history.obtaining patient vital signs and escorting patients to their rooms.

Salary: For 2015 the median pay for lpn was $43,170 (annual)

Education:Basic requirements for admission to LPN program include a high school diploma or GED and possibly nursing assistant certification and the completion of certain classes.Students who complete LPN education programs are able to earn licensure and begin working with 1-2 years.To ensure lisenced,graduates must pass a lisenced examination and maintain a continuing components, during which students gain hands-on experience in a clinical setting to prepare them for work in hospitals and other healthcare settings.

Demand:The job outlook is estimated to increase by 16% from 2014-2024 (much faster than average)