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Practical Nurse By: Vanessa Magallon

Jocelyn Corral

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What is a practical nurse?

• Licensed practical are nursing professionals who

work under the direct supervision of doctors and

registered nurses.

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What does a practical nurse do ?

• take patients temperatures

• check pulses

• give injections

• collect patient’s health information

• help give patients baths

• test a patient’s blood sugar levels

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What are some educational requirements to become a LPN?

• high school diploma or at least a General Education Diploma (GED)

• associate degrees or bachelor's degrees in nursing

• Classes ino Anatomy

o Lifespan development

o Microbiology

o Pharmacology

o Physiology

o Psychology

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• Take a state approved training programs that are offered by: o the hospitals

o vocational schools

o junior colleges

o private schools

• Pass the NCLEX exam

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Other Requirements

• Be 18 years of age

• Hold a high school diploma or a GED

• Be able to pass a drug test

• Pass a criminal background check

• Complete a training program

• Obtain a license

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Who much does a practical nurse make?

• Average Salary: $16,000 - $23,000

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10 Highest Paying States for LPN State Salary (hourly)

• 1. Connecticut $24.39

• 2. Massachusetts $22.72

• 3. New Jersey $22.50

• 4. Maryland $21.89

• 5. District of Columbia $21.85

• 6. Rhode Island $21.82

• 7. Delaware $21.20

• 8. California $21.19

• 9. Alaska $20.76

• 10. Nevada $20.33

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Where are some places the LPNs work?

• In-home care with mentally or physically disabled people or older patients

• Outpatient care facilities

• Clinics

• Nursing homes

• Government agencies

• care hospitals

• schools

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Facts about Nursing

• Registered Nurses account for 2.6 million jobs in the US

• Nursing is the fastest-growing occupation in the US.

• By 2020, the US will face a shortage of 800,000 nurses

• More new nurses are getting higher degrees.

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Top Nursing Schools

• University of Phoenix

• American Career College

• West Coast University

• Intercoast Colleges

• Carrington College

• UEI College

• Charter College

• South University Online

• Kaplan University

• Carrington College California

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Podcast

• http://rms.its.state.nc.us/ncbon/ncbon_cc_2011.mp3/

• North Carolina practical nursing

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Video

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q59_GuKkadI

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Bibliography

• “LPN Job Description.” HEALTHCARE SALARY WORLD, 2013.web. http://www.healthcaresalaryworld.com/lpn-job-description/

• Nursing Schools,2013.web. http://nursingschoolspro.com/

• Licensed Practical Nurse,2013.web. http://www.licensedpracticalnurse.net/lpn-license/requirements/

• HubPages,2013.web. http://diabian.hubpages.com/hub/LpnSalary

• Nursing Link,2013.web. http://nursinglink.monster.com/education/articles/3837-top-10-best-and-worst-states-to-be-a-lpnlvn

• Health Career Information,web. http://library.thinkquest.org/15569/car1a.html

• http://www.discovernursing.com/nursing-now#fact-3