Practical Nurse

Exam
Third-party exam
Education
Degree
Experience
None
Background check
Required

Practical Nurses (LPN's) Participate In The Implementation Of Health Care Plans Developed By A Physician, Registered Nurse, Or Any Other Authorized Person. They May Work With Patients Who Are Acutely Or Chronically Ill Or Who Are In Varying Stages Of Conv

Requirements reported by the state

Licence type
Stand-alone license
Exam
Third-party exam required
Education
Degree required
Continuing education
Continuing education required
Certification
No mention of certification
Experience
No experience
Background check
Background check required
Physical requirement
No physical requirements

Issuing body

Board
NC Board of Nursing
Address
4516 Lake Boone Trail Raleigh, NC 27607
Last updated
March 26, 2024

Occupations (O*NET)

Source and verification

This record is North Carolina's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.

Before you apply, confirm every detail with NC Board of Nursing — see the issuing body section above.

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