Under the direction of a qualified health professional, a practical nurse cares for patients’ physical, mental, and emotional health. The practical nurse operates to the full extent of his or her education and competencies within the Board’s defined guidelines for practical nurses in Florida. Practical nurses are the eyes and ears for registered nurses. They are more hands-on than doctors or registered nurses as they monitor and assess patients, maintain patients’ histories, measure vital signs, clean and assemble medical equipment, … Read the rest