Licensed Practical Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) provide basic patient care under the supervision of registered nurse (RNs) or physicians, including monitoring health, administering medications, assisting with treatments, supervising aides, and supporting patients and families.
Overview
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) work under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or a physician and provide basic patient care. Duties may include taking vital signs and monitoring patients’ health, administering medications, carrying out prescribed medical treatments, supervising nursing aides, observing and reporting patient progress to RNs and physicians, and educating and supporting patients and their families.
Work Environment
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) work in hospitals, clinics, ambulatory care centers, physician practices, long term care facilities, and home health care. LPNs often work shifts allowing for flexibility.
Demand
The need for LPNs is expected to increase 5% between 2022 and 2032.
Salary
The median salary range, as stated by the New York State Department of Labor, for the Capital Region, Central New York, and the Finger Lakes, is $54,948 – $55,112.
Demand
+5%
Avg Salary
$55,030
Education Requirements
- Complete high school and graduate from accredited nursing education program.
- Complete infection control coursework.
- Typical completion time is 1 year.
- Pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN)
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