An LPN should be personable and focused on patient care. Getting along with others is vital because nursing is a people-oriented career. Also, an LPN meets so many different kinds of people from a wide range of backgrounds that it is absolutely vital to be able to adapt to these different situations. The personalities on a nursing team can also vary widely.

Attention to detail and communication are key, too, because people’s lives are involved. It’s important to stay in touch with other team members, particularly the RN who is on duty, so no patient gets overlooked.