Licensed practical nurses provide bedside care for people who are injured, sick, disabled or convalescent. They may function as a charge nurse in long-term care facilities where they supervise nursing assistants, use their nursing skills in a clinical setting to start and monitor IV fluids, administer medication via different routes, educate patients and their families, administer palliative care, and participate in the development of patient care plans. LPN programs include classroom theory and practical instruction to prepare students for such … Read the rest