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Licensed practical nurses or LPNs, under the direction of a physician or registered nurse, give both personal and medicinal care to patients who are sick, injured, or unable to care for themselves.
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LPNs may work in a variety of settings, including: hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, private homes, or institutions. They are trained to administer prescribed medications, draw blood and other fluids, and care for injuries or surgical incisions. In addition, their responsibilities can include developing care plans and providing personal care such as dressing, bathing or feeding patients. LPNs may also be responsible for cleaning and straightening patient rooms. In addition, they keep daily records on a patient's progress and activities. LPNs typically work 40 hours a week, but may work day, evening or night shifts.
High school students should study health, mathematics, biology, chemistry, social sciences and related courses. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. In addition, individuals must complete a state-approved practical nursing program which is usually offered through a vocational/technical school, community college, universities or hospitals. Training programs typically last one year and include course work in anatomy, physiology, nursing, pediatrics, obstetrics, first aid, nutrition, and instruction in a clinical setting. Individuals who have successfully completed a training program must pass a licensing examination to earn the designation of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Chippewa Valley Technical College
College of the Menominee Nation
Concordia University Wisconsin
Fox Valley Technical College
Gateway Technical College
Lakeshore Technical College
Madison Area Technical College
Mid-State Technical College
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Moraine Park Technical College
Nicolet Area Technical College
Northcentral Technical College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
Waukesha County Technical College
Western Technical College
Average $36,210
National Association for Practical Nurse Education and Service, Inc.
1940 Duke St., Suite 200
Alexandria, VA, 22314
703/933-1003
www.napnes.org
National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN)
605 Poole Drive
Garner, NC, 27529
919/779-0046 or 800/948-2511
www.nflpn.org
National League for Nursing
61 Broadway, 33rd Floor
New York, NY, 10006
212/363-5555 or 800/669-1656
www.nln.org
Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing
Board of Nursing
1400 E. Washington Ave., Room 112
Madison, WI, 53703
608/267-7223
www.drl.state.wi.us/board_detail.asp?boardid=42&locid=0
Wisconsin League for Nursing
PO Box 136
Long Lake, WI, 54542-0136
888/755-3329
www.wisconsinwln.org/
Wisconsin Nurses Association
6117 Monona Drive
Madison, WI, 53716
608/221-0383 or 800/362-3959
www.wisconsinnurses.org/
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