Despite the uncertainty surrounding the profession of the licensed practical nursing, these professionals provide a much-needed service, especially in the area of long-term care. Licensed practical nurses use their basic knowledge of physical, biological, social, behavioral and nursing sciences to provide care under the direction of a registered nurse, dentist, physician, or optometrist. Their duties depend on the medical setting, and includes taking vital signs, wound care, applying dressings, preparing and administering medications, IV therapy, and injections, inserting catheters, and … Read the rest