Sometimes referred to as a licensed practical nurse (LPN), a licensed vocational nurse is tasked with patient care and minor administrative tasks under the direct supervision of a doctor and registered nurse. Some other duties that fall under the mandate of a licensed vocational nurse typically include, but are not limited to the following:
- Assisting in house registered nurses
- The administering of injections and medication
- The maintenance of patients’ medical records
- Checking patient pulse rates as well as blood pressure
- Tending to patient wounds and injuries by administering necessary dressing.
Earning a degree as a licensed vocational nurse can also be used as a spring board to becoming a fully registered nurse (RN) which can be earned from top accredited schools online. Some online schools that offer this program include: University of Phoenix, Kaplan University, Indiana State University and South University.