Licensed practical nursing programs provide the quickest way to become a nurse. A licensed practical nurse (LPN) is a healthcare professional who provides basic bedside care to injured, sick, or incapacitated patients. An LPN’s responsibility includes measuring vital signs, such as temperature, heart rate, blood pressure, and weight, collecting patients’ medical history, monitoring patients and reporting any adverse reactions to treatment, assisting patients with daily activities, administering medications, and helping patients get in and out of bed. LPNs also perform … Read the rest