Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses

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Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses

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Job Description


	Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

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Job Requirements


	Experience: Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

	Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some may require a bachelor's degree.

	Training: Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers.

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Significant Points


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	Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Training lasting about 1 year is available in about 1,200 State-approved programs, mostly in vocational or technical schools. Applicants for jobs in hospitals may face competition as the number of hospital jobs for licensed practical nurses declines; however, rapid employment growth is projected in other health care industries, with the best job opportunities occurring in nursing care facilities and in home health care services. Replacement needs will be a major source of job openings, as many workers leave the occupation permanently.
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Top Ten Industries

U.S. National Figures.

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Nursing Care Facilities	212,990
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals	158,390
Offices of Physicians	89,040
Home Health Care Services	64,250
Community Care Facilities for the Elderly	39,140
Employment Services	36,540
Local Government (OES Designation)	17,990
Outpatient Care Centers	16,750
Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation)	15,610
State Government (OES Designation)	14,350

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Salaries

U.S. National Averages.

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
Average Annual Salary	$40,900
Average Hourly Wage	$19.66
Total Employment	728,670