Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Job Name
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Description
Care for ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled persons in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required. [SOC] In a study of exposure to antineoplastic drugs in nursing and pharmacy areas, 3 of 68 urine samples were positive for one drug. The comet assay did not detect any genetic damage. [PMID 20881620]
Category
Health
SOC Code
29-2061

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