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.
Working under the supervision of a physician or registered nurse (RN), a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) provides basic bedside care to sick, elderly, convalescent, disabled or injured patients. In every state except Texas and California, an LVN is called a licensed practical nurse (LPN), but the job description is identical. Licensed vocational nurses must earn a high school diploma or its equivalency and complete a practical nursing training program.