Licensed vocational nurses provide basic medical care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician/dentist. They provide basic bedside care, measure and record patients’ vital signs, assist with bathing, dressing and personal hygiene, administer medications and perform a variety of nursing skills in various healthcare settings. The Carrington College Vocational Nursing program in Sacramento may be a good fit for students who want to get into a healthcare career quickly—the program can be completed in as few as 12 months.