What it pays
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Half of all Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the U.S. earn more than $64,400 a year — the middle 80% land between $49,740 and $83,440. About 648,410 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Professionals earn about ₹38,298 a month on average — around ₹4.6 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$64,400typical pay / year
648,410people in this work
$83,440+top 10% earn
₹4.6 lakha year in India (family avg)
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Care2
Perform basic wound care
+Perform basic wound care for Mr. Alvarez: inspect the dressing, cleanse the site with prescribed solution,…
Perform basic wound care
+Perform basic wound care for Mr. Alvarez: inspect the dressing, cleanse the site with prescribed solution, apply a fresh sterile dressing, document appearance and any drainage, and notify his primary nurse if redness or fever is present.
The tools that do the workElectronic medical record EMRjob descriptionsO*NETWikipedia
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Support clinical procedures
+Assist with Ms. Johnson's wound dressing change this morning: prepare sterile supplies, stay with the nurse…
Support clinical procedures
+Assist with Ms. Johnson's wound dressing change this morning: prepare sterile supplies, stay with the nurse during the procedure to hand instruments and ensure aseptic technique, and document the procedure, complications and post-procedure teaching.
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Analysing1
Monitor patients' vital signs
+Check and record Mr. Alvarez's blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation every four…
Monitor patients' vital signs
+Check and record Mr. Alvarez's blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and oxygen saturation every four hours today, flag any reading outside his target range to Dr. Patel and the on-call nurse, and note trends in the visit log.
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Keeping the record2
Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.
+Supervise Carlos, the aides' morning care: observe him doing transfers, medication reminders and hygiene,…
Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.
+Supervise Carlos, the aides' morning care: observe him doing transfers, medication reminders and hygiene, correct any unsafe technique immediately, give one positive correction and one coaching point, then record competency notes for his supervisor.
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Record patient health information
+Enter Mrs. Singh's daily intake, output, medications and wound status from today's visit into her chart,…
Record patient health information
+Enter Mrs. Singh's daily intake, output, medications and wound status from today's visit into her chart, attach today's vitals and today's nurse note, and run the medication reconciliation to confirm no missed doses.
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Learning1
Observe patient mental health status
+Observe Mr. Lee for twenty minutes this afternoon for changes in mood, sleep, appetite and safety concerns,…
Observe patient mental health status
+Observe Mr. Lee for twenty minutes this afternoon for changes in mood, sleep, appetite and safety concerns, use brief validated screening questions if needed, escalate any suicidal ideation or acute decline to the psychiatrist and document the mental status findings.
The tools that do the workEpicjob descriptionsWikipedia
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The daily work18
Monitor fluid and food intake/output
+Record today’s fluid and food intake and output for Maria Gomez from 0700–1900, note volumes, times, any…
Monitor fluid and food intake/output
+Record today’s fluid and food intake and output for Maria Gomez from 0700–1900, note volumes, times, any refusals or vomiting, flag weight change over 1 kg, and message her primary RN that intake is below target for tomorrow’s care plan review.
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Collect samples for lab testing
+Collect midstream urine and wound swab from Joshua Lee, label specimens with patient name, DOB and time,…
Collect samples for lab testing
+Collect midstream urine and wound swab from Joshua Lee, label specimens with patient name, DOB and time, place samples in biohazard transport bag, log collection in the patient chart, and notify lab courier for pickup before 14:00.
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Administer medications and injections
+Prepare and administer prescribed morning medications and insulin to Ellen Rivera per MAR: check allergy…
Administer medications and injections
+Prepare and administer prescribed morning medications and insulin to Ellen Rivera per MAR: check allergy list, confirm two identifiers, explain purpose, document dose and site for injections, monitor for 30 minutes for adverse reaction, and update the medication record.
The tools that do the workEpicjob descriptionsWikipedia
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Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
+Review Mr. Patel’s response to the recent wound care and pain interventions, document objective measures and…
Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
+Review Mr. Patel’s response to the recent wound care and pain interventions, document objective measures and patient report, consult the PT and primary RN by message if pain remains above 4/10 or wound shows increased drainage, and propose next-step interventions.
The tools that do the workMEDITECHO*NET
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Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms.
+Set up the treatment area in the client’s living room for IV antibiotic infusion: clean surface, assemble…
Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms.
+Set up the treatment area in the client’s living room for IV antibiotic infusion: clean surface, assemble pump, tubing and sterile tray, check medication label and expiry, ensure sharps and waste containers are present, and run a pump safety check before connecting.
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Prepare or examine food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
+Inspect and prepare Mrs. Nguyen’s lunch tray to match her diabetic cardiac diet: confirm carbohydrate…
Prepare or examine food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
+Inspect and prepare Mrs. Nguyen’s lunch tray to match her diabetic cardiac diet: confirm carbohydrate portions, remove restricted foods, label tray with meal instructions, document any substitutions and notify dietitian if portions deviate from prescription.
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Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles.
+Apply a cold compress to Mrs. Alvarez's right ankle for twenty minutes, check skin every five minutes for…
Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles.
+Apply a cold compress to Mrs. Alvarez's right ankle for twenty minutes, check skin every five minutes for blanching or numbness, then swap to a warm compress if pain persists; record time, response, and safety teaching given to her grandson.
The tools that do the workElectronic medical record EMRO*NET
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Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.
+Schedule follow-up with Dr. Patel for Mr. Johnson next Tuesday morning, update his visit note with today’s…
Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.
+Schedule follow-up with Dr. Patel for Mr. Johnson next Tuesday morning, update his visit note with today’s vitals and wound photos, and file the appointment confirmation and consent form in his active chart.
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Wash and dress bodies of deceased persons.
+Prepare the body of Mrs. Chen for transfer: bathe, comb hair, close eyes, place identification tag, dress in…
Wash and dress bodies of deceased persons.
+Prepare the body of Mrs. Chen for transfer: bathe, comb hair, close eyes, place identification tag, dress in shroud provided, document time and next of kin notified, and advise the family on viewing precautions and infection control.
The tools that do the workMEDITECHO*NET
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Clean rooms and make beds.
+Turn and change bed linens for Mr. Rivera, make the bed with the pressure-relief mattress, replace pillow and…
Clean rooms and make beds.
+Turn and change bed linens for Mr. Rivera, make the bed with the pressure-relief mattress, replace pillow and waterproof pad, tidy the room, note skin checks done and teach family how to maintain safe positioning.
The tools that do the workEpicO*NET
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Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
+Count current stock of gloves, wound dressings, and IV sets in the supply closet, submit a requisition for…
Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
+Count current stock of gloves, wound dressings, and IV sets in the supply closet, submit a requisition for low items with requested quantities to the clinic lead, and log the inventory check and restock date in the supply log.
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Ensure patient safety during transfers and mobility
+Assist Mrs. Owens from bed to chair using the gait belt and two-person assist, verbalise each step, check…
Ensure patient safety during transfers and mobility
+Assist Mrs. Owens from bed to chair using the gait belt and two-person assist, verbalise each step, check orthostatic vitals afterwards, document the transfer, and coach her on safe techniques before leaving her with the family caregiver.
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Perform individual actions and practice autonomously in Canada
+Sign the competency declaration and upload my clinical portfolio demonstrating independent practice under…
Perform individual actions and practice autonomously in Canada
+Sign the competency declaration and upload my clinical portfolio demonstrating independent practice under Canadian regulations, include reflective notes on three autonomous decisions, and notify the provincial regulator by Friday so my authorization is recorded.
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Award lifeguard licenses
+Prepare and issue lifeguard licenses to Emma Carter and Daniel Singh with their assessment scores, attach…
Award lifeguard licenses
+Prepare and issue lifeguard licenses to Emma Carter and Daniel Singh with their assessment scores, attach skill checklists and CPR certification copies, and print two signed cards to hand over at tomorrow’s pool session.
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Assess potentially hazardous situations
+Visit the backyard pool, do a point-by-point hazard assessment noting depth changes, circulation covers,…
Assess potentially hazardous situations
+Visit the backyard pool, do a point-by-point hazard assessment noting depth changes, circulation covers, chemicals and entry points, photograph each risk, log recommendations for mitigation, and send the report to Sarah the homeowner by end of day.
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Administer first aid treatment for swimming-related injuries
+Treat the child’s swimming-related laceration and ear abrasion on site, irrigate and dress wounds, document…
Administer first aid treatment for swimming-related injuries
+Treat the child’s swimming-related laceration and ear abrasion on site, irrigate and dress wounds, document treatment, call emergency services if fever or worsening pain develops, and send the encounter note and aftercare instructions to parents immediately.
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Ensure students check safe water quality
+Test pool chlorine and pH before lessons, record readings and corrective actions, refuse entry if levels are…
Ensure students check safe water quality
+Test pool chlorine and pH before lessons, record readings and corrective actions, refuse entry if levels are outside safe ranges, give a short safety brief to students, and email the water quality log to facility manager each morning.
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Monitor students' progress
+Track each student’s skills weekly, update progress notes with observed drills and time-to-complete metrics,…
Monitor students' progress
+Track each student’s skills weekly, update progress notes with observed drills and time-to-complete metrics, flag any who need remediation, prepare short praise comments to acknowledge gains, and share summary with parents every Friday.
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