1. By: Vanessa Magallon Jocelyn Corral
Practical Nurse
By: Vanessa Magallon
Jocelyn Corral

2. What is a practical nurse?
Licensed practical are nursing professionals who
work under the direct supervision of doctors and
registered nurses.

3. 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

4. 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 in
Anatomy
Lifespan development
Microbiology
Pharmacology
Physiology
Psychology

5. Take a state approved training programs that are offered by:
the hospitals
vocational schools
junior colleges
private schools
Pass the NCLEX exam

6. 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

7. Who much does a practical nurse make?
Average Salary: $16,000 - $23,000

8. 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

9. Graphs

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. Podcast http://rms.its.state.nc.us/ncbon/ncbon_cc_2011.mp3/
North Carolina practical nursing

14. Video

15. Bibliography
“LPN Job Description.” HEALTHCARE SALARY WORLD, 2013.web.
Nursing Schools,2013.web.
Licensed Practical Nurse,2013.web. license/requirements/
HubPages,2013.web.
Nursing Link,2013.web. and-worst-states-to-be-a-lpnlvn
Health Career Information,web.