A career as a licensed practical nurse offers personal enrichment, competitive pay, and a sense of satisfaction that comes from caring for others. In a 2014 report, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics projects employment for LPNs to grow about as fast as the average for all occupations through 2020 due to the long-term care needs of the increasing elderly population. In acute and long-term care settings, LPNs monitor patients, set up equipment, perform wound care, maintain … Read the rest