Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Rochester, NY
Salary data, training programs, and job outlook for Rochester-area Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)s
💰 Rochester Area Salary
Salaries vary by employer, experience, and certifications. Rochester figures based on regional BLS data and cost-of-living adjustments.
📋 About Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Work in Rochester
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 Rochester
- Bronx Community College (CUNY) — Bronx
- Nassau Community College — Garden City
- Suffolk County Community College (SUNY) — Selden
- Hudson Valley Community College (SUNY) — Troy
- Monroe Community College (SUNY) — Rochester
📈 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