Licensed Practical Nurse

Duties and responsibilities:

·        Giving medication as prescribed by a physician

·        Taking vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight

·        Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas

·        Giving injections of medication

Salary: $41,540

Education:  high school diploma or GED to apply for an LPN educational training program, typically a 12-month program found in technical and vocational schools and community colleges. Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in nursing.

I think I would like to become a licensed practical nurse, because it’s something I would enjoy doing.