How do they match: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

  • Medical Assistant

  • Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
  • Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
  • Provide medical treatment or personal care to patients in private home settings, such as cooking, keeping rooms orderly, seeing that patients are comfortable and in good spirits, or instructing family members in simple nursing tasks.
  • Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.
  • Administer intravenous medications.
  • Clean medical equipment or facilities.
  • Explain medical procedures or test results to patients or family members.
  • Maintain medical facility records.
  • Maintain inventory of medical supplies or equipment.
  • Operate diagnostic or therapeutic medical instruments or equipment.
  • Order medical supplies or equipment.
  • Perform clerical work in medical settings.
  • Prepare medical supplies or equipment for use.
  • Prepare patients physically for medical procedures.
  • Record patient medical histories.
  • Sterilize medical equipment or instruments.