Licensed Practical Nurse

Career Description: Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) work under the supervision of physicians and registered nurses to provide general health care for the sick or injured. Duties vary from the treatment of basic wounds to the taking of vital signs. LPNs also collect patient samples for testing and provide basic bedside care including feeding and bathing.  

Job Outlook: Jobs for LPNs are projected to grow through 2012. LPN jobs in nursing homes and assisted living homes are expected to grow much faster than average, while competition for LPN jobs in hospitals will remain tough. As more surgical procedures are being performed in physician offices and outpatient centers, there will be more job opportunities outside the hospital.


Expected Income: Broad range from $25,000 to $45,000

Desirable Personality Traits: Licensed Practical Nurses must be able to work extremely well under stress and high activity. Further, they must be equipped, mentally and physically, to work longer hours for certain periods of time. Finally, it is vital that LPNs are caring and compassionate about others.

Learn more about our featured LPN Schools:

Online
University of Phoenix Online - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, MS in Nursing, Master of Health Administration
Kaplan University - BS in Nursing, Continuing Education in Legal Nurse Consulting, Forensic Nursing, Life Care Planning, and Case Management
Walden University - Master of Science in Nursing

Arizona
University of Phoenix - Phoenix - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix - Tucson / Southern Arizona - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

California
Bryman College - Anaheim - Vocational Nursing
Career Networks Institute - Costa Mesa - Vocational Nursing
Maric College - North County, San Diego - Certificate: Vocational Nursing, Certificate: Nurse Assistant Training Program
University of Phoenix - Southern California - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix - Sacramento - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Phoenix - San Diego - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
West Coast University - Los Angeles - Associate: Nursing
Western Career College - Sacramento, San Leandro - Vocational Nursing

Colorado
University of Phoenix - Colorado Springs* - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Florida
Keiser College - Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Sarasota, Tallahassee, West Palm Beach - Nursing
University of Phoenix - Orlando - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Jacksonville - BS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Fort Lauderdale - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Tampa - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Georgia
University of Phoenix - Atlanta - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Columbus* - MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Hawaii
University of Phoenix - Honolulu - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Michigan
Olympia Career Training Institute - Grand Rapids - Practical Nurse
University of Phoenix - Detroit - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Grand Rapids - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Missouri
Sanford-Brown College - St. Charles, Fenton, Hazelwood - Diploma in Practical Nursing, Associate in Nursing

New Jersey

New Mexico
University of Phoenix - Albuquerque - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Ohio
University of Phoenix - Cleveland - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Oklahoma
University of Phoenix - Oklahoma City - BS in Nursing (RN Required)
University of Phoenix - Tulsa - BS in Nursing (RN Required)

Virginia
ECPI - Newport News, Northern Virginia - Manassas, Glen Allen, Roanoke - Practical Nursing
Medical Careers Institute - Virginia Beach, Richmond, Newport News - Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing

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