Many also fill openings by hiring referrals from employees. Some fill openings by hiring unsolicited applicants. Almost all employers provide medical insurance and dental insurance. Most also provide a paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a retirement plan. Many provide life insurance and vision insurance.
Some employers provide benefits for part-time employees.
Employment of licensed vocational nurses is expected to grow as fast as the average for all occupations through the year 2008 in response to the long-term care needs of a rapidly growing population of very old people and to the general growth of health care.