According to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing’s definition, practical nursing is “the performance for compensation of acts involving the care of the ill, injured or infirmed.” Licensed practical nurses in the state follow the established regulations for practice under the direction of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, licensed physician, or a licensed dentist. LPNs provide bedside care, collect specimens for testing, administer treatments and medications, measure vital signs, and observe patients for any adverse reactions to medications. While … Read the rest