Licensed practical nurse 

families will hire an LPN to be a private nurse for a family member. Many health insurance companies are hiring LPNs to answer patients’ questions concerning health needs. 

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
• Immunizations
• Taking medical histories
• Entering information into computer systems

education:

high school dimploma or GED to apply to LPN program of 12 months

i would like to be a LPN, the reason why is because i like to help people and in this job there is many responsibilities but your helping others.