The licensed practical nursing workforce is nearing one million in the U.S., according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and about 35% work in hospitals. The Bureau projects an additional 65,700 new jobs will need to be added to meet growing health care needs. Licensed practical nurses work under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Along with their RN supervisors and nursing assistants, they spend time caring for patients, administering medications, devising and executing patient care plans, and … Read the rest