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.
LVNs are also widely employed in hospitals and doctors' offices, where they perform basic functions, such as taking medical histories and monitoring blood pressure. Because LPNs and LVNs are paid less than registered nurses, employers consider them to be cost-effective providers of basic nursing care.