Licensed Practical Nurses function as vital links between patients and registered nurses and physicians. As a part of the nursing team, they assist with planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care. Primary duties include but are not limited to observation and reporting to supervisory personnel, assisting patients with personal care, administration of medication, wound care, prepping patients for operative treatments, and supervising certified nursing assistants and other unlicensed personnel. Practical nurses work in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, … Read the rest