Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) are vital and valued members of the healthcare team – in long-term care, community care, and acute hospital care. They provide compassionate, professional care to patients, serving as active participants in the promotion of health and wellness. Although practical nurses do a lot of independent work, they must work directly under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed physician and cannot make independent judgments related to patients’ care. Traditionally, LPNs perform tasks such as checking … Read the rest