Licensed Practical Nurse
Comprehensive Sites
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Licensed Practical and Vocational NurseCreated by the U.S. Department of Labor, this career profile introduces you to the training, work qualifications, employment data, and job outlook for a licensed practical nurse. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find links to important professional organizations in the field, or click on detailed earnings data.
National Institutes of Health: LifeWorks, Licensed Practical and Vocational NurseClick on the tabs at the top of this page to learn about job activities, needed education, skill and interests, and more information on becoming a licensed practical nurse. Recommended high school courses, certification and licensing information, and other sources of information are offered.
Princeton Review: NurseFind out what a day in the life of a nurse could be like at this site, which also provides information on what to expect in terms of earnings after several years in the field. You can connect to information on different sub-specialties in the nursing profession, different paths to certification as a nurse, and college majors that could be useful in the nursing field.
Occupational Titles
Licensed Practical Nurse
LPN
Licensed Vocational Nurse
LVN
Accredited Academic Programs
Practical Nursing SchoolsFrom the National Association for Practical Nurse Education, this site offers a collection of links to state-based resources geared toward licensed practical nurse education. Each connection will lead you to the accredited programs in your region.
Salary Levels
PayScale: Licensed Practical NurseThe LPN hourly wage rate is shown here at a graph, which is created based on years of experience. Advance a little further down the page, and you will find answers information on salary according to the employer type or city of employment.
Professional Organizations
National Federation of Licensed Practical NursesThis organization is committed to the continuing education and promotion of high quality care in the nursing profession. Here, you’ll find a career center, certification programs, state organization listings, and professional publications.
Job Opportunity Sources
Indeed.com: Licensed Practical NurseThousands of postings from nationwide job databases are collected in this single location, offering you plenty of information on the job descriptions, opportunities, and salaries of licensed practical nurses. You can sort the results by posting date, or find links to internships.
National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses: Career CenterSearch jobs, post an anonymous resume, or create a personal job alert at this page. If you create a job seeker account, you can store job openings, resumes, and manage your online search more personally.
Licensing & Certification
ISeek: Nurse CertificationsYou will find access to information on 50 career certifications related to the licensed practical nursing profession from this site. Click on links from a variety of associations and academies of nursing, as well as general certifications, such as CPR training. This list is inclusive of many sub-specialties of nursing that you might be interested in learning more about as adjuncts to nursing school.
National Council of State Boards of NursingLinks to exam information for nurses and other departments of licensure are available from this central regulatory source. A candidate bulletin contains information on fees, registration procedures, and exam scheduling specifically for licensed practical nurse boards. A map is available that lets you find state-specific information on licensing.
National Federation of Licensed Practical NursesCertification programs especially for LPNs are presented at this page, including the possibility of IV or intravenous therapy certification, as well as gerontology, or care of the elderly.
Publications
Advance for LPNsYou will find a biweekly trade publication at this site, which offers plenty of online material. A full-text magazine, careers department, educational links, and a connection to an online community for LPNs and students are all provided at no charge. You will find strategies for nursing in different disease areas, as well as LPN blogs, opinions, and LPN to RN or BSN schools.
eJPNThe e-journal offered here is free to members and non-members of the National Association for Practical Nurse Education. It includes timely information about the field and student practical nursing news.
Journal of Practical NursingThis quarterly publication is especially for licensed practical nurses and provides news, articles, and many opportunities to continue an education following nursing school.
Online Forums & Blogs
Advance: LPN ForumsThis community offers access to rooms where you can read and post about working in an office, boards of nursing, private nursing duty, and continuing education. The boards offer advice and opinion in the field and bring together LPNs and students nationwide.
AllNursesGeneral nursing discussion, testing and exams for nurses, a pre-nursing student forum, and more than 200 other forums are available at this nursing destination. Here, you can browse more than 2 million posts and learn all you can about the nursing profession and what it’s like to be a nursing student.
Career Videos
ISeek: Licensed Practical NurseYou can learn about the specific tasks of the job of a licensed practical nurse at this video, as well as some differences in the job according to the state in which you live and the settings that LPNs work in.
YouTube: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational NursesThe physical and emotional care that LPNs provide, as well as the specific duties in the emergency room and other settings are relayed at this video. Find out about some specific qualities that LPNs usually have and how they teach children and others to stay healthy.
