Licensed Practical Nurse

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§  Duties and responsibilities:

§  Giving medication as prescribed by a physician

§  Taking vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight

§  Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas

§  Giving injections of medication

§  Immunizations

§  Taking medical histories

§  Entering information into computer systems

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Salary: $28,834 - $50,441

Education: Aspiring LPNs need a high school diploma or GED to apply for an LPN educational training program, typically a 12-month program found in technical and vocational schools and community colleges. These programs award diplomas or certificates rather than degrees. The most reputable programs will be accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). 

Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why? Why not? A mí en lo personal no me gustaría estudiar una carrera como está pero creo que es una buena carrera donde puedes aprender a hacer una variedad de cosas como aprender a inyectar, tomar la presión o el pulso, etc.