Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

What They Do: Care for ill, injured, or convalescing patients or persons with disabilities in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, private homes, group homes, and similar institutions. May work under the supervision of a registered nurse. Licensing required.

Also Called: Charge NurseClinic Licensed Practical Nurse (Clinic LPN)Clinic NurseHome Health Licensed Practical Nurse (Home Health LPN)Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)Office NursePediatric LPN (Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse)Private Duty NurseRadiation Oncology NurseTriage LPN (Triage Licensed Practical Nurse)

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Education

  • Some college, no degree

    Percentage of Respondents:38

  • Post-secondary certificate

    Percentage of Respondents:35

  • Associate's degree

    Percentage of Respondents:16

  • Some college, no degree

    Percentage of Respondents:38

  • Post-secondary certificate

    Percentage of Respondents:35

  • Associate's degree

    Percentage of Respondents:16