# Licensed Practical Nurse jobs and career guide

Category: Nursing
Page: https://medroles.com/roles/licensed-practical-nurse/
Also called: LPN, LVN, Licensed Vocational Nurse, Clinic Nurse, Practical Nurse

Licensed practical nurses (called licensed vocational nurses in California and Texas) provide basic nursing care in clinics, physician offices, long-term care and home health.

## Typical US pay
$50k–$68k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Take vitals, give medications and injections and do basic wound care
- Triage phone calls and handle refill requests in clinics
- Document care and report changes to RNs and providers
- Educate patients on care plans

## Key skills
- Medication administration
- Injections
- Triage
- Wound care
- Documentation

## Training
A state-approved practical nursing program, usually about 12 months.

## Licensing & certifications
LPNs and LVNs must pass the NCLEX-PN exam and hold a state license.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.