Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
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This record was last updated on June 30, 2021, before 2022. It may be out of date — confirm with the board.
- Exam
- Third-party exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Required
Licensed practical nurses work as direct caregivers in a variety of settings including acute and long-term care under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. They are members of the health care team working primarily with individuals and families. Nursing skills are based upon knowledge of natural, biological and social sciences, nursing theory and practice.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Registry
- Exam
- Third-party exam required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- Certification required
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Background check required
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
- Address
- 6200 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321 Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50325
- Phone
- (515) 281-4822
- Licence page
- http://nursing.iowa.gov
- Last updated
- June 30, 2021
Occupations (O*NET)
- Licensed Practical Nurse 29-2061.00
Source and verification
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