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But what exactly does a PN do anyway?","datePublished":"2020-08-15","dateModified":"2023-07-12","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/prismcareerinstitute.edu\/blog\/author\/prism-vendor\/#Person","name":"Prism Vendor","url":"https:\/\/prismcareerinstitute.edu\/blog\/author\/prism-vendor\/","identifier":7,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a055421bfa1ca171b49ed3199efa2d2735bd46c256dfd5c8f4aa174ca8cb032a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/a055421bfa1ca171b49ed3199efa2d2735bd46c256dfd5c8f4aa174ca8cb032a?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Prism Career Institute","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/prismcareerinstitute.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/pci-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/prismcareerinstitute.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/pci-logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/prismcareerinstitute.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/prism-LPN-expectations-300x200.jpg","url":"https:\/\/prismcareerinstitute.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/prism-LPN-expectations-300x200.jpg","height":"233","width":"350"},"url":"https:\/\/prismcareerinstitute.edu\/blog\/typical-expectations-of-a-pn\/","about":["Practical Nursing"],"wordCount":514,"articleBody":"Demand for practical nurses, or PNs, is growing rapidly. The role is vital in every healthcare setting, and luckily for aspiring professionals, training is possible to complete in a little over one year. This makes it a popular career choice for those interested in the healthcare industry. But what exactly does a PN do anyway? Here, Prism Career Institute gives you a closer look at typical PN responsibilities and the expectations of these professionals.What Is a PN?A PN directly supports doctors and administrative staffers at hospitals. They work under the supervision of a doctor, physician, or registered nurse, helping to provide routine care for the sick or injured. It\u2019s an essential role in any hospital or clinic. PNs can fill supportive roles in a variety of settings, such as:HospitalsPrivate clinicsNursing homesLong-term care facilitiesMental health clinicsDuties and ResponsibilitiesMost of a PN\u2019s duties are related to routine patient care, though some of them can branch into the administrative side of healthcare as well. Specific responsibilities vary between location and employer. Most of the time, however, a PN is expected to perform some or all of the following tasks:Accurately document a patient\u2019s medical history and maintain and access records.Monitor and record vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate.Observe patients under treatment to record progress and any side effects of medications.Assist patients in routine activities, such as eating and basic hygiene.Administer medications, injections, and treatments.Collect and deliver samples for lab testing.Provide emotional support for patients and their families as needed.Communicate with patient families to provide advice, instructions, and comfort.Qualities of a Good PNBeing able to complete these duties is the first step toward success as a PN, but it isn\u2019t the last. PNs are also expected to have solid communication skills and the ability to interact positively with patients and families. Illness and injury are stressful, and the patients you serve will be struggling with that stress while in an unfamiliar place. As a PN, you\u2019re expected to treat these patients with compassion, offering them kindness and support when they need it most.PNs also spend a lot of time on their feet. As a PN, you\u2019ll constantly be delivering samples to laboratories, moving between patient rooms, shadowing doctors, and more. Because of this, most hospitals expect their PNs to stay in good physical condition. Your employer will want to know that they can rely on your stamina to keep operations flowing smoothly, even on the busiest days.Become a PN NowPNs are often some of the busiest people in healthcare. The work, however, is essential \u2013 and it\u2019s very rewarding. If you\u2019re interested in pursuing a career as a PN, start your training with Prism Career Institute. Our practical nursing program is available at our campuses in West Atlantic City and Cherry Hill, New Jersey, as well as in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. To learn more about how Prism Career Institute can prepare you for PN responsibilities, contact us today."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/prismcareerinstitute.edu\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Typical Expectations of a PN","item":"https:\/\/prismcareerinstitute.edu\/blog\/typical-expectations-of-a-pn\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]