Licensed practical nurses are highly respected and critical members of the patient care team. They use their understanding of the nursing process to provide a range of services to promote health and wellness, especially in the areas of therapeutic, rehabilitative, and preventative care. Under the direction of a registered nurse or physician, an LPN cares for patients experiencing common, well-defined health problems in medical offices, clinics, hospitals, extended care facilities, home health care settings, and other structured health care settings. … Read the rest