Become an LPN, the fast path to a nursing career. by Max Stein

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Careers

Licensed Practical Nurses provide the most amount of direct patient care within the nursing category of healthcare. If you’re interested in a healthcare career dealing directly with patients, becoming an LPN is a rewarding opportunity.

LPN Job Description

LPNs provide a large portion of direct patient care. LPNs may be assisted by nurses’ aides ( CNAs ) and other assistants in some of their duties. LPNs are directed by doctors and nurses (RNs & nurse managers). Typically, a LPN’s work duties include:

Taking vital signs

Preparing and administering injections and enemas

Applying dressings and bandages Watching catheters

Treating bedsores

Providing alcohol massages or rubs Monitoring patients and reporting changes

Collecting samples for testing

Provide patient hygiene

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BIO:

Max Stein, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Max Stein is a freelance writer who writes about business, education and marketing. maxstein_9@hotmail.com www.degreesource.com

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