The nursing workforce is critical to the maintenance of national health. As caregivers, managers of care, advocates, and counselors they are unrivaled. So critical and valued is their role that Gallup polls have consistently placed them on top to the most-trusted profession list. Licensed practical nurses are a key part of the nursing care team. They work primarily under the direction of a registered nurse. The training required for this profession requires a one-year commitment to develop technical competencies to … Read the rest