Health Careers In Georgia

TRAITS

for Success

flexible

follow instructions

adapt to stressful situations

work well on healthcare team

detail-oriented


	n addition to providing basic bedside care, licensed practical
	nurses (LPNs) may also give injections and medications. They
change dressings, evaluate patient needs, implement care plans,
and supervise nursing assistants. LPNs often check a patient's
temperature, pulse, breathing, and blood pressure. In an office
setting, they may make appointments and keep patient records.
In a home setting, under the supervision of physicians and/or
registered nurses, LPNs instruct family members on nursing care.

Average Starting Salary $27,914

Work Environment

Community health clinics

Hospitals

Long-term care facilities

Mental health institutions

Nursing homes

Physicians' offices

Private homes

Public health departments

Visiting nurse associations

Academic Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is

required. Completion of an accredited

practical nursing program usually

takes between 12 and 18 months.

Licensure, Certification and

Registration

Licensure is required by the Georgia

Board of Examiners of Licensed

Practical Nurses.

Professional Organizations

Georgia Board of Examiners of

Licensed Practical Nurses

(478) 207-2440

www.sos.state.ga.us/plb/lpn

Georgia Licensed Practical Nurses

Association

(478) 745-6655

National Association for Practical

Nurse Education and Service

(703) 933-1003

www.napnes.org

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Certificate
Bainbridge College
Coastal Georgia Community College
Dalton State College

Diploma
Albany Technical College
Altamaha Technical College
Appalachian Technical College
Athens Technical College
Atlanta Technical College
Augusta Technical College
Central Georgia Technical College

Chattahoochee Technical College
Columbus Technical College
Coosa Valley Technical College
DeKalb Technical College
East Central Technical College
Flint River Technical College
Griffin Technical College
Gwinnett Technical College
Heart of Georgia Technical College
Lanier Technical College
Middle Georgia Technical College
Moultrie Technical College
North Georgia Technical College

North Metro Technical College
Northwestern Technical College
Ogeechee Technical College
Okefenokee Technical College
Sandersville Technical College
Savannah Technical College
South Georgia Technical College
Southeastern Technical College
Southwest Georgia Technical College
Swainsboro Technical College
Valdosta Technical College
West Central Technical College
West Georgia Technical College