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Job Description:
The licensed practical nurse (LPN) cares for patients under the direction of
an RN, physician, or dentist. LPNs collect information about the patient’s
health, help plan care, and administer medications and other treatments.
Practical nurses work primarily in hospitals and long-term care. They may
also work in medical or dental offices, clinics, and caring for patients
in the home.
Employment
Opportunities:
Employment opportunities for LPNs are fairly
stable at this time, and is expected to increase.
Potential Earnings:
The average wage for LPNs in Oregon is approximately
$18.31 per hour or $38,090 annually.
This
is not a stand alone program. Students
enrolled in the AAS Degree Nursing may earn
this certificate upon successful completion
of the above identified required courses.
Students are then eligible to take the NCLEX-PN
test.
Program
information is from our 2007-2008
Catalog.
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