Licensed vocational nurses work in hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, private homes, schools, or physicians’ offices under the direction of a registered nurse or physician. They assist patients with the activities of daily living, such as eating, bathing, grooming, toileting, and personal grooming. They may also install catheters, perform wound care, start IVs, and monitor equipment. Although their responsibilities are basic, compared to the duties of a registered nurse, they are imperative to the quality of care patients receive. If you’re considering … Read the rest