ENGL 1A - Chavez

Career Assessment is the vital first step of understanding what types of jobs exist, in which industries, where, and under which work conditions, wages levels, and other requirements.

O*Net Online

• Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses
  • Included: Technology Skills & Tools Used

U.S. Occupational Handbook 

• Licensed Practical & Licensed Vocational Nurses

CA Occupational Guides 

• LVN - Detailed Guide
• LVN - Summary Guide

O*Net Online

Details Report for:
29-2061.00 - Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Sample of reported job titles: Charge Nurse; Clinic Licensed Practical Nurse (CLINIC LPN); Clinic Nurse; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Licensed Practical Nurse, Clinic Nurse (LPN, Clinic Nurse); Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN); Office Nurse; Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (PEDIATRIC LPN); Private Duty Nurse; Triage Licensed Practical Nurse (TRIAGE LPN)

Technology Skills

• Categorization or classification software — Diagnostic and procedural coding software
• Electronic mail software — Microsoft Exchange  ; Microsoft Outlook 
• Internet browser software — Web browser software
• Medical software — Epic Systems  ; Healthcare common procedure coding system HCPCS  ; Medical condition coding software  ; MEDITECH software  (see all 11 examples)
• Office suite software — Google Drive  ; Microsoft Office 
• Operating system software — Microsoft Windows 
• Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel 
• Video conferencing software — FaceTime
• Video creation and editing software — YouTube 
• Word processing software — Microsoft Word 

 Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.

Tools Used

• Cardiac output CO monitoring units or accessories — Heart monitors; Non-invasive cardiac output monitors; Ultrasonic cardiac output monitors
• Glucose monitors or meters — Blood glucometers; Glucometers; Needleless glucometers
• Hypodermic needle — Hollow needles; Intramuscular needles; Intravenous IV needles; Subcutaneous hypodermic needles (see all 5 examples)
• Intravenous or arterial extension tubing — Filtered intravenous IV catheter tubing; Non-vented intravenous IV catheter tubing; Vented intravenous IV catheter tubing
• Intravenous or arterial infusion single port bags or containers — Bag infusion systems; Closed infusion systems; Open infusion systems; Safety infusion systems
• Nebulizer or accessories — Electronic compressor nebulizers; Nebulizers; Portable nebulizers; Ultrasonic nebulizers (see all 6 examples)
• Patient care beds or accessories for specialty care — Air fluidized beds; Circo-electric beds; Frames; Rotating bed
• Patient stabilization or fall prevention devices or accessories — Ankle restraints; Gait belts; Lap belts; Restraints
• Restraint vests and jackets — Posey vests; Safety jackets; Safety vests
• Spirometers or its accessories or its supplies — Handheld spirometers; Personal computer PC-based spirometers; Pocket spirometers; Pulmonary function testing PFT equipment (see all 6 examples)