If you enjoy taking care of others, becoming a licensed practical nurse (LPN) could be the perfect career for you. As an LPN, you would provide basic personal care for patients, assisting them with tasks like bathing, dressing, and eating. You would also provide basic medical care under the supervision of registered nurses and doctors, taking samples for tests, checking vital signs, and observing patients for symptoms. Additional tasks include changing bedding and bandages as well as giving medication to patients as needed.