Licensed practical nurses (LPN)

A licensed practical nurse is a nursing professional with a wide range of skills.

What do licensed practical nurse do?

LPNs work in collaboration with other members of a health care team to directly care for patients and their families to:

  • Apply their nursing knowledge, skill and judgment to assess patients' needs
  • Provide nursing care for patients and families (e.g. provide treatments, medications and perform procedures)
  • Deliver health education programs
  • Teach practical nursing

Where do licensed practical nurse work?

They work throughout ALA. Many have specialized skills and work in a specific department (e.g. operating room or oncology).

  • Hospitals or health care centres
  • Home care
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Health clinics

What are the credentials for an LPN?