Originally Posted by lara_mari
I am interested in becoming A LPN,i understand that if you work in a hospital you have different shifts especially night shifts w/c i dont think it will work for me.Im thinking of working in a doctors office/clinic,,because i like the office atmosphere than hospital environment.Does LPN works in doctors office too?Then what would be the duties if you work in a clinic?
Hello and Welcome
Yes, LPN's work in the office, too. Most clinics will hire more LPN's than RN's, at least in my area.
As for duties, well, that varies. Depends upon what type of clinic in which you work. Vital signs, take brief history, assist in exam,administer medications, utilize flow sheets, chart in medical record/computer, patient teaching. Maintain your work area for you and your physician. Sterilize instruments. Set up for minor surgical procedures. Maintain sterile technique. Assist in surgical procedures. . . . .and on, and on, and on...
Just many different things. The physician will grow to depend on you very much. He/she will learn to utilize you as their "right-hand man". Some physicians like for their nurses to make rounds with them, too.
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