We surveyed 1,486 licensed practical nurses to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical licensed practical nurse. Here are the results.
How much intelligence is required as a licensed practical nurse?
Low
High
Working as a licensed practical nurse typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.
Can I learn to become a licensed practical nurse?
Intrinsic Talent
Acquired Talent
A career as a licensed practical nurse typically depends predominantly on qualities you can gain through experience, with a small aspect of skills you are born with.
Is it easy to get a job as a licensed practical nurse?
Easy
Hard
It’s typically difficult to find a job as a licensed practical nurse. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for licensed practical nurses.
Do licensed practical nurses work full-time or part-time?
85% of licensed practical nurses work in full-time roles while 15% work part-time.
Is being a licensed practical nurse stressful?
Low
High
Stress is very commonplace for licensed practical nurses, contributing negatively towards career satisfaction.
Is being organized important as a licensed practical nurse?
Low
High
Some level of organization is generally required to be a licensed practical nurse.
How competitive is the workplace for licensed practical nurses?
Low
High
Licensed practical nurses see mild competition in their workplace.
Does being a licensed practical nurse require frequent time pressure to complete tasks?
Low
High
Licensed practical nurses will have to sometimes face time pressure on the job.
Are licensed practical nurses allowed to express themselves creatively?
Low
High
Licensed practical nurses rarely get a chance to express themselves creatively.
Do licensed practical nurses have control over the direction of their work?
Low
High
Licensed practical nurses tend to have a set and inflexible work schedule that they are unable to deviate from too much.
Is being a licensed practical nurse physically demanding?
Low
High
Being a licensed practical nurse requires significant physical work, and is not a career for those unable to perform continuous and/or strenuous physical activity.
Are licensed practical nurses exposed to a wide variety of work?
Low
High
While sometimes repetitive, licensed practical nurses tend to have opportunities for variety in their work.
Does being a licensed practical nurse require attention to detail?
Low
High
As in many careers, attention to detail is quite helpful for licensed practical nurses.
Does being a good licensed practical nurse require compassion and empathy?
Low
High
Strong compassion and empathy are critical to success as a licensed practical nurse.