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The economy has proven to be in a state where most jobs leave a level of uncertainty. One does not know what is in demand versus what is not anymore but the one thing that is always in demand no matter what happens with the economy is health care. Pursuing a job in this industry will position yourself nicely to take advantage of future job opportunities in the medical field. Many health care providers leave work everyday knowing that they have helped many people who were truly in need and that is an excellent feeling to have. Let us take a look at the career path of a Licensed Practical Nurse. Preparation to Become an LPN Prior to enrolling in an LPN program in Mississippi, prospective students must have a high school diploma or GED. The next step is to graduate from a state-approved practical nursing program and pass the NCLEX-PN examination. Another requirement for being a successful LPN is to have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well on a team. Routine Activities/Work Duties of an LPN In the course of their daily work LPNs will be asked to measure vital signs, take the pulse and blood pressure of each and every patient, perform routine laboratory testing, perform clerical tasks such as answering phones, updating/keeping medical records up to speed and scheduling appointments. LPNs might also be responsible for collecting blood and other samples for testing. Future Job Outlook and Average Salary * Mississippi has an expected growth rate of about 20.8% by year 2016 in this industry LPN’s have advancement opportunities by way of salary increases or becoming Registered Nurses (RNs). It is extremely important that as an LPN you like people; and one should really consider taking an Interest Exam or Profiler that will label your interests accordingly. If one takes an interest exam you are looking to score highest in social categories, because these types of people have no problem promoting learning and activities that will encourage patients to get better and participate in their recovery. Those with realistic interests are people that are hands-on and enjoy problem solving and finding solutions. This is a unique trait to have especially in the healthcare industry. Becoming an LPN requires dedication on your part. You will usually have to go to school for one to two years, you will be required to work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Doctor, and you will be required to complete lots of paperwork and be required to work long shifts. |
LPN Training Classes in MississippiSorry, we could not find any matching schools List of LPN Schools in Mississippi (MS)Complete list of Mississippi schools that offer state approved LPN training programs: COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE3240 FRIARS POINT ROAD COPIAH-LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGE30 CAMPUS DR COPIAH-LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGEP O BOX 649 COPIAH-LINCOLN COMMUNITY COLLEGE151 Co-Lin Drive E CENTRAL COMMUNITY COLLEGEP O BOX 129 EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGEP O BOX 100 EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGEP O BOX 158 HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGEALLIED HEALTH CENTER HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE755 HWY 27 SOUTH HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE1060 AVENT ST HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE412 W RIDGELAND AVE ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE2176 S EASON BLVD JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE900 S COURT ST MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE910 HWY 19 NORTH MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGEP O BOX 668 MS GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGEGEORGE COUNTY OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING CENTER MS GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGEJACKSON COUNTY CAMPUS MS GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGEJEFFERSON DAVIS CAMPUS NE MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE101 CUNNINGHAM BLVD NW MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGEBENTON COUNTY VOCATIONAL CENTER NW MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE1310 BELK ST NW MS COMMUNITY COLLEGE4975 HWY 51 N., BOX 7045 NW MS COMMUNITY COLLEGEDESOTO CAMPUS PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE101 HWY 11 NORTH PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGEFORREST COUNTY VOCATIONAL TECH CENTER SW MS COMMUNITY COLLEGECOLLEGE DR VOC TECH BLDG |
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