Rhode Island's first permanent settlement (Providence Plantations) was established at Providence in 1636 by English clergyman Roger Williams and a small band of followers who had left the repressive atmosphere of the Massachusetts Bay Colony to seek freedom of worship.
Health Care Professionals. What is an LVN? An LVN is a licensed vocational nurse, also known as an LPN (licensed practical nurse). Becoming an LVN is one of the quickest ways to become a nurse, as there is not as extensive an amount of education required for most other types of nurses such as registered nurses (RN) or advanced practice nurses.
The major difference between LPN and LVN is the name and the geographical location where one term is used in favor of the other. In California and Texas, the state nurse licensing board refers to the position as licensed vocational nurse. In all other states, the position is called licensed practical nurse. For example, if an LVN in California or Texas moves to another state, the new licensing of the state will refer to the same person as an LPN. An LPN who moves to and becomes licensed in California or Texas will be referred to as an LVN. LPNs and LVNs perform essentially the same duties in all states.