Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) work in a wide variety of healthcare settings, including:
- Nursing homes and residential care facilities, where about 35% of LPNs are employed. These facilities care for elderly patients and those with long-term medical needs
- Hospitals, which employ around 15% of LPNs. They may work in various departments such as emergency rooms, labor and delivery, oncology, pediatrics, and surgical units
- Physicians' offices and clinics, assisting with routine patient care and medical tasks
- Home healthcare, providing one-on-one care to patients in their homes, including medication administration and health monitoring
- Mental health facilities, including psychiatric wards and addiction centers, supporting patients with mental and physical health needs
- Schools and universities, where LPNs provide basic healthcare services to students
- Forensic health facilities, assisting in victim care and evidence collection in collaboration with coroners and forensic teams
- Other settings such as community hospices, government facilities, and even less common places like theme parks
LPNs typically work full-time in shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, and their specific duties can vary by state regulations and workplace
. In summary, LPNs have diverse employment opportunities across healthcare environments where they provide essential nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and doctors
