Nurse, Licensed Practical (LPN)

OK, Grove, Headstone Symbols and Meanings, Licensed Practical Nurse

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) -  Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LPNs/LVNs) do not work independently, but are supervised by a Registered Nurse (RN).  Physicians and RNs determine courses of patient care; an LPN's job is to assist patients in carrying out these instructions.