LICENSE PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)Monica Biscardi February 27, 2012

Earnings

The most recent research has shown that a nurse’s:

Hourly Wage Is in the median range LPN nurses make about

$19.42.

Annual Wage Is in the median range LPN nurses make about

$40,380

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma State Approved Training Programs

Held at vocational schools, community colleges, and technical schools Takes about 1 year to complete

Consists of classroom and laboratory study Classes are on:

Microbiology English composition Human anatomy Pharmacology Developmental psychology Drug calculations Medical surgical nursing

Educational Requirements Cont. License Examination

NCLEX-PN offered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing Computerized 4 Major components:

Safe and effective care environment Health promotion and maintenance Psychosocial integrity Physiological integrity

Entry Level Positions

LPN’s can advance to become ‘charge’ nurses who act like managers around other nurse affiliates. LPN’s can further educate themselves earning higher degrees. Such as:

IV Therapy Gerontology Long-Term Care And Pharmacology Etc.

LPN’s can take LPN-to-RN programs to advance

Nature of Work

LPN’s should be: emotionally stable in their workplace Good communication skills Good observance skills Good decision-making skills Must be able to follow orders Be able to work under close supervision

Nature of Work Cont.

Day-to-day activities LPN’s perform: Measure and record patients’ vital signs Prepare and give infections and enemas Feed patients who need help eating Give alcohol rubs and massages Help to keep patients comfortable, like

Assisting with bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, moving in bed, standing and walking.

Working Conditions

Most LPN’s work 40 hours a week

In some instances, LPNs will have to work nights, weekends, and holidays

LPNs often stand for a long time to help patients walk, stand, and get out of bed

Job Outlook

The amount of employees that work in the nursing field in May of 2008 was 753,600 people.

The estimated in 2018 is 909,200 people, in which is 21% more employees through the year 2008

Advantages in Nursing

My opinionated advantages for this career are: I would have satisfactory income, until I

advance into more education I like to help others, no matter what

situation it is I am interested in child birth, and I get to

experience it myself if I become a obstetrics nurse; I also help care for infants after child birth

Disadvantages to Nursing

My disadvantages to nursing are: I would have to work nights, weekends, and

holidays if needed. I would become tired. The stressfull atmosphere that revolves

around the nursing career And lastly, I would sometimes, unfortunately experience death.

Personal Skills and Reasons Why I had Chosen this Career I can handle stress relatively well, mostly

because I have a child. I like to help patients get better I love to work and care for babies I have a very caring and sympathetic

nature I follow orders very well. (One good

reason is because my child is my boss (= )

Preparing for Nursing

Preliminary Classes in College Science, Math, English, and subjects like these

Looking up training programs in community colleges

Volunteer with first hand action in nursing

Works Cited

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos102.htm#earnings

http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes292061.htm

http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm