Licensed practical nurses are valued members of the patient care team. Their one-on-one interactions with clients require competence and compassion to care for those in physical and emotional distress. LPNs make good use of their observational, critical thinking, communication, management, and decision-making skills throughout their interactions with patients, their families, registered nurses, physicians, and other members of the health care team. The Nurse Practice Act along with workplace policies defines LPNs scope of practice. In nursing homes, they may take … Read the rest