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LPN Jobs in Texas

In Texas, around sixty percent of Licensed Practical Nurses work in hospitals. However, there are many other settings where LPNs may be employed in The Longhorn State, such as clinics, retirement homes, and even private dwellings. Regardless of the setting, the average salary for a Texas LPN is around $40,000 per year (according to BLS.gov), and usually features good benefits such as health, dental and more. As one of the most populated states in the USA, demand for LPNs is high and only predicted to grow in Texas, making it an attractive career.

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LPNs in Texas work under the direction of both physicians and Registered Nurses. Typically, they are responsible for day-to-day care of patients under the direction of Registered Nurses and physicians, performing essential tasks like monitoring vital signs, giving injections and administering other prescribed medicines, dressing wounds and so on. They are also responsible for other types of bedside care such as feeding, bathing, collecting samples and maintaining medical equipment. Because LPN’s work directly with patients, they must be emotionally prepared to help people through hardship—a process that can be challenging at times, but also very rewarding.

A Texas LPN usually works a normal 40 hours per week, but the hours tend to vary from the nine to five crowd. The need for around the clock patient care means that many LPNs work nights, weekends and holidays and even split shifts. Although this doesn’t work for everyone, it can be great for those who need flexible schedules due to other commitments such as family, school and so on—especially considering the competitive salaries earned by LPNs.