Working Conditions for Licensed practical and licensed vocational nursesMost licensed practical nurses in hospitals and nursing care facilities work a 40-hour week, but because patients need around-the-clock care, some work nights, weekends, and holidays. They often stand for long periods and help patients move in bed, stand, or walk. LPNs may face hazards from caustic chemicals, radiation, and infectious diseases such as hepatitis. They are subject to back injuries when moving patients and shock from electrical equipment. They often must deal with the stress of heavy workloads. In addition, the patients they care for may be confused, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. More information on Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses from The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook Overview of Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses occupation Number of Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in the U.S. Salary and earnings for Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses Working conditions for Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses Significant points for Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses Training requirements for Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses Labor Information Home | Occupational data by city | Search Rainforests | Madagascar | What's new |