Industry | National Hourly Rate Data ( XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) | $0 | $9 | $18 | $27 |
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| Healthcare | $13.07 - $23.57 | ||||
| Nursing Home | $14.35 - $24.00 | ||||
| Long-term Care / Rehabilitation | $14.64 - $24.39 | ||||
| Family Medicine | $12.48 - $20.48 | ||||
| Hospital | $12.51 - $22.26 | ||||
| Home Health Care | $14.17 - $24.59 | ||||
| Health Clinic | $12.68 - $22.33 | ||||
 Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 7 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 13,770 | |||||
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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People with the job title Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.
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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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - (City withheld for privacy), Kansas, United States
I am a 54 year old career LPN. I enjoy my job but have recently found out I could be more competative with certifications as well as degrees. While gettin my RN, I am also doing some certification classes. This will make me more marketable in this fast moving feild. So I'm Keeping it Moving. My Dream Job is to be a CNA teacher. They are the foundation of the medical profession.
Posted in Dream Job on 29 Jul 2010
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - (City withheld for privacy), Wisconsin, United States
Be confident. If you know your job well this shouldn't be a problem. If you love what you do, let your passion shine through. I guarantee your prospective employer will pick up on it, and they may even mention it. Don't be afraid to show how passionate you are about your career.
Posted in Interviewing Tips on 1 Nov 2007
You put your all into it
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - (City withheld for privacy), Texas, United States
I landed the best job ever. I was good at it, enjoyed it, and gave it my fullest potential. Training my self, researching on the internet, and I excelled. It seems that this threatened and made my boss uncomfortable. I was wrongfully terminated. Having all proof of this it did me no good. This devistated me. Knocked me down so hard I couldn't get back up for months. So do you do your absolute best at all times or just what is required. Is it ok to go above and beyond? What ever you dec...
Posted in I Was Fired on 26 Feb 2007
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