Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Springfield, MO
Salary data, training programs, and job outlook for Springfield-area Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s
💰 Springfield Area Salary
Salaries vary by employer, experience, and certifications. Springfield figures based on regional BLS data and cost-of-living adjustments.
📋 About Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Work in Springfield
LPNs provide basic nursing care under RN/physician supervision — taking vitals, administering meds, dressing wounds. One of the fastest paths into full-time healthcare with a real clinical role.
What You Do Day-to-Day
- Take vital signs and record patient data
- Administer medications as directed
- Change dressings and wound care
- Assist patients with daily activities
- Report changes in patient condition to RNs
🎓 Training Programs Near Springfield
- St. Louis Community College — St. Louis
- Ozarks Technical Community College — Springfield
- Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City — Kansas City
- State Technical College of Missouri — Linn
- Crowder College — Neosho
📈 Job Outlook
National Growth: 5% (Average)
National Jobs: 742K employed nationwide
Credential Required: LPN/LVN License (NCLEX-PN)
Typical Program: Practical Nursing Diploma — 12–18 months