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Career Center: Licensed Practical Nurse
January 09, 2008
- “I started out in radiology, but I realized right away it wasn’t for me. I didn’t want to start over, and my mom suggested nursing because there are so many areas to specialize in within the field. So I switched to the LPN program. I liked it immediately, so I knew it was the right move.”
– Carlos Camacho, LPN, 20 Riverside Regional Medical Center, Newport News VA Licensed Practical Nurse
- What You’ll Do: care for persons who are recovering from sickness, are disabled or injured or live in a care facility such as a hospital or nursing home. Job Description.
- Where You’ll Work: Hospitals, private practice, in-home.
- How Much School: Licensure in Nursing
- What You’ll Make: $26,430 to $37,050
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