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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 ?
• taking patients temperatures
• checking 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)
• Classes ino Anatomy
o Lifespan development
o Microbiology
o Pharmacology
o Physiology
o Psychology
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• Take a state approved training programs 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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Graphs
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Where are some places the LPNs work?
• In-home care with mentally or physically disabled persons 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
• https://its.ncgovconnect.com/ncbonien2013/
• 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