LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse

LPN – Licensed Practical Nurse – Licensed practical nurses are generally supervised by registered nurses, and their function is usually to assist patients in the execution of doctor or RN instructions for health care. It is necessary to pass a licensure examination, after having fulfilled the requirements of a two-year nursing program. The average salary for LPN’s in this country is currently around $50,000, and that figure can of course be increased by going on to become a registered nurse.