WHAT DO LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES DO?
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are health professionals who work under the supervision of a registered nurse or a physician and provide direct patient care. Their duties may include: • Taking vital signs; • Administering medications; • Carrying out prescribed medical and nursing treatments; • Educating patients; • Supervising nursing aides in the delivery of patient services in some settings; • Observing and documenting patient condition and progress; and • Providing emotional support to patients and their families.For more information, go to: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos102.htm.