Takeover Tracker
24%low risk
Critical Care Nurses
vs

81 shared · 14 different

core competencies

21%low risk
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCritical Care NursesLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Risk Score23.5%21.2%
Risk TierLow RiskLow Risk
Risk Percentile15th9th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 155 / 15
Median Salary$93,600$62,340
Employment3.3M632K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Biology
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Customer and Personal Service
Flexibility of Closure
Perceptual Speed
Active LearningAI-Augmented
Education and Training
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Administration and Management
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Quality Control Analysis

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Critical Care Nurses

37%

total discount

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

37%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Critical Care Nurses

4 of 15 at risk
86%Document patients' treatment plans, interventions, outcomes, or plan revisions.
63%Document patients' medical histories and assessment findings.
51%Evaluate patients' vital signs or laboratory data to determine emergency intervention needs.
51%Monitor patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems, such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances.
49%Prioritize nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data or identified needs.

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

5 of 15 at risk
68%Record food and fluid intake and output.
62%Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.
57%Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration.
57%Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
53%Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.

Wage Comparison

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earns -$31,260(-33%) vs Critical Care Nurses
Critical Care NursesLicensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
10th
$66,030$47,960
25th
$78,610$55,220
Median
$93,600$62,340
75th
$107,960$73,160
90th
$135,320$80,510

Premium Head-to-Head Analysis

Displacement Timeline Comparison

Critical Care Nurses2028–2035
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses2028–2035
20242030203520402045

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses has a longer runway before significant displacement, projected 0 years later than Critical Care Nurses.

Risk-Adjusted Salary

Salary weighted by displacement risk: salary × (1 − risk%)

Critical Care Nurses

$71,567

from $93,600

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

$49,149

from $62,340

After adjusting for AI risk, Critical Care Nurses offers $22,418 more in risk-adjusted pay.

Transition Feasibility

1%

Skill Overlap

Low overlap — significant retraining needed for transition

0

Unique to Critical

0

Unique to Licensed

Combined Protection Strategy

Regardless of which path you choose, focus on these protective factors

Regulatory Barriers
Fine Manipulation
Creativity
Social Intelligence
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