Licensed Practical Nurse skills employers ask for

The most-asked skills

Share of Licensed Practical Nurse postings that mention each skill.

1. LPNdistinctive96%
2. BLS/CPRdistinctive49%
3. Patient caredistinctive46%
4. RN licensedistinctive39%
5. Medication administrationdistinctive22%
6. Scheduling19%
7. Vital signsdistinctive15%
8. Leadership15%
9. Electronic health recordsdistinctive14%
10. Customer service10%
11. Infection controldistinctive10%
12. Mental health9%
13. Regulatory compliance9%
14. Inventory management9%
15. Communication8%

“Distinctive” means Licensed Practical Nurse postings ask for it at least three times as often as jobs overall.

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Where Licensed Practical Nurse skills carry over

Roles whose postings ask for the most similar skills. Overlap counts the skills that define each role most.

• Surgical Technologist40% overlapShared: BLS/CPR, Patient care, RN license, LPNHow to switch
• Registered Nurse37% overlapShared: BLS/CPR, RN license, Patient care, Medication administrationHow to switch
• Medical Assistant33% overlapShared: BLS/CPR, Patient care, Medication administration, Vital signsHow to switch
• Certified Nurse Midwife32% overlapShared: BLS/CPR, RN license, Patient care, Electronic health recordsHow to switch

Questions

What skills does a Licensed Practical Nurse need?

In 1,812 current Licensed Practical Nurse job postings, the skills asked for most often are LPN (96%), BLS/CPR (49%), Patient care (46%), RN license (39%), Medication administration (22%). Percentages are the share of postings that mention each skill.

What jobs can a Licensed Practical Nurse move into?

Measured by shared skill demand, the closest roles are Surgical Technologist, Registered Nurse, Medical Assistant, Certified Nurse Midwife. Surgical Technologist shares skills such as BLS/CPR, Patient care, RN license.