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.
When working as an LVN (licensed vocational nurse), which also known as LPN (licensed practical nurse) in some states, the work experience you have gained can make the transition to becoming an RN (registered nurse) far easier than if you were to start from scratch.