Pre-Employment Tests For Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN)
Top Skills and Abilities:
- Deductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Social Perceptiveness
- Critical Thinking
- Service Orientation
Top 3 Tasks:
- Taking vital signs, including temperature, weight, and blood pressure
- Administering medication and cleaning wounds
- Taking medical histories, and entering patient health information into computer systems
Overview
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), also called Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) in California and Texas, are responsible for providing basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and doctors. LPNs play an integral role within a team of healthcare professionals. Some of their more specific duties include administering medication, observing and charting patient conditions, giving injections, taking vital signs, and interacting with a diverse healthcare team to provide patient care. LPNs must be detail-oriented and conscientious, with the ability to communicate with patients in a customer service capacity.
Education
LPNs must graduate from an accredited LPN program and pass the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX-PN) before practicing. Most LPN programs require a high school diploma or GED. LPN programs generally involve one year of coursework combined with practical training in a hospital or clinic environment. Many LPNs later transition into registering nursing, which requires additional education and a subsequent licensing exam.
Assessments for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN)
Because LPNs must care for patients in a medical environment, they must be able to understand and respond to patient needs. Employers looking to hire LPNs often administer the Criteria Cognitive Aptitude Test (CCAT) which assesses an individual's aptitude, or ability to solve problems, digest and apply information, learn new skills, and think critically. Another test commonly administered to LPNs is the Employee Personality Profile (EPP), a personality test that determines how well a candidate's traits align with the demands of nursing roles, including their interpersonal skills, adaptability, and service orientation.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor