LPNs should have a caring, sympathetic nature and possesses strong communication skills. They should be emotionally stable because working with the sick and injured can be stressful. They also should have keen observational, decision-making, and communication skills

As part of a health care team, they must be able to follow orders, detailed instructions and work under close supervision.

-Physically demanding aspects of this type of work include lifting patients and dealing with heavy equipment

-Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to
understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

-Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

-Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

-Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

-Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

-Medicine and Dentistry

Knowledge of symptoms, treatment and treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures that relate to medicine and dentistry.

-Customer and Personal Service

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

-Psychology

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; and learning and motivation.

-Problem Sensitivity

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

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