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In addition to providing basic bedside care, Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) may also give injections and medications. They change dressings, evaluate patient needs, implement care plans, and supervise nursing assistants. In an office setting, they may make appointments and keep patient records. In a home setting, under the supervision of physicians and/or registered nurses. LPNs instruct family members in nursing care.
Most LPNs are employed by nursing homes and home care agencies. They work a 40-hour week. They may work 8-,10-, or 12-hour shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays. LPNs may work day, evening or nighttime hours as assigned.
Other workplace settings:
$48,800
Employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations, according to the BLS.
About 60,700 openings for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Completion of an accredited practical nursing program usually takes between 12 and 18 months. LPNs may continue education in nursing to become Registered Nurses and Advanced Practice Nurses.
Licensure is required in the state of Connecticut. Prerequisite: Connecticut requires successful completion of the Practical Nurse program. Graduates will take a computerized state Practical Nurse examination.
Please visit the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health website for more information.
National Association of Licensed Practical Nurses
(920) 663-8450
www.nalpn.org
National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc.
2071 N. Bechtle Avenue
PMB 307
Springfield, OH 45504
(703) 933-1003
www.napnes.org
National League for Nursing
The Watergate, 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, 8th Floor
Washington, DC 20037
(800) 669-1656
www.nln.org
Connecticut League for Nursing
110 Washington Avenue, Lower Level
North Haven, CT 06473
(203) 691-5013
connecticutleaguefornursing.org