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Healthcare & care · Service

LPN

Basic nursing.

IroncladCladScore™ 95/100 · Ironclad

Career economics

Average salary
$54k / yr
Upper estimate
$72k / yr
Growth estimate
+5%
Demand
High
Green-energy relevance
5/100
AI exposure
Low

Requirements

Eyesight
Good
Fitness
High
Work at heights
Not typical
Own tools
Not typical

Skills that matter

  • Empathy · Soft100
  • Monitor · Technical90
  • Stamina · Physical85

A day in the work

  1. 1

    Vitals

    Check.

  2. 2

    Meds

    Give.

  3. 3

    Chart

    Write.

Trade matrix analysis

Six factors on one chart. A wider shape means more strength — but a high entry barrier or physical demand is a cost, not a benefit.

Pay ceiling
29 · Upper estimate $72k
Resilience
95 · CladScore 95
Growth
63 · +5% estimate
Entry barrier
75 · Multi-year training
Physical demand
85 · Fitness: High
Green relevance
5 · 5/100

Verdict · Safe harbour

Very resilient, with steadier growth. Strong for long-term footing.

Illustrative 5-year pay path

Stable replacement demand as experienced workers retire or move on.

Not directly green-tech, but materials, waste and energy rules will still change the job.

Derived from DeepClad's illustrative catalogue, not a live forecast.

Your pathway in

  1. Step 1

    Diploma

    1 Year · NCLEX · Estimate $15k

  2. Then: build experience, specialise, and keep credentials current. Requirements vary by location.

Where it can lead

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Illustrative figures from the supplied catalogue, not a live labour-market forecast. USD estimates vary by region.