How Do You Become A Licensed Professional Nurse?
A licensed practical nurse, or LPN, is a nurse who has had 12 to 14 months of postsecondary education focusing on providing basic nursing care. LPNs work under the supervision of a registered nurse or doctor, and duties often include measuring vital signs, giving injections, collecting samples and dressing wounds. Although every state has its own regulations for licensing LPNs, they all require a passing score on the NCLEX-PN licensing exam after graduation from a practical nursing program. Choose a state-approved practical nursing program. Such programs are often offered at vocational schools and community colleges. Admission requirements vary based on the state in which you are located. Some states require work experience in a health care setting prior to admittance in a nursing program, while others require only a high school diploma. Check with your state’s board of nursing (see References) and with the admissions department of the school you are considering. Enroll in the school o
