Career Profile: Why Pursue an LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse Career?

Job Description:

LVN licensed vocational nurse professionals are skilled healthcare practitioners that aid doctors and registered nurses in delivering quality care to patients. Their main objective is to ensure that patients are given the necessary care needed for their fast recovery. LPN licensed vocational nurse professionals carry out routine nursing duties in close supervision of a registered nurse.

LVN licensed vocational nurse professionals usually take on the following duties and responsibilities:

• schedule and confirm doctor's appointments
• update and maintain patients' charts
• assume simple clerical tasks
• administer medications as per doctor's order
• collect blood samples and other laboratory specimens from patients
• educate family members on the importance of compliance to the patient's treatment plan
• assess and evaluate patients' needs to be able to devise the appropriate plan of care

Work Environment:

LVN licensed vocational nurse spend most of their time standing on their feet, visiting patients' rooms, and assisting patients with daily activities. They are constantly exposed to a physically demanding job that requires frequent lifting of patients and dealing with heavy medical equipments.

Although they enjoy a clean, pleasant, and comfortable medical setting, they are at risk of acquiring nosocomial infections due to the consistent exposure to infectious diseases. However, these risks can be greatly minimized by strictly following safety standards and hospital regulations.

Education and Training Requirements:

High schools diploma is a prerequisite to those who plan to enroll in LVN licensed vocational nurse programs. To be able to legally practice the profession, LVN licensed vocational nurse aspirants must graduate from an accredited LVN program, and pass the state licensure exams. LVN course programs are usually completed within a year, which already include classroom instructions and supervised clinical experiences.

Since licensure exam requirements vary from state-to-state, it is best that LVN licensed vocational nurse graduates inquire about the exam regulations on the state where they intend to practice.

Salary Range:

The average annual earnings of LVN vocational nurse professionals hover around $25,177 - $48,312. Income wages of LVN vocational nurse professionals are heavily based on geographical location, practice setting, employer type, and years of experience. Of course, those who have obtained advanced LVN trainings, and gained relevant field experiences have the chance of earning up to $49,961 or more annually. LVN licensed vocational nurse professionals also receive benefits in the form of pension plans, paid vacations, and health insurance policy.

Job Outlook:

It is projected that work demand for LVN licensed vocational nurse professionals will steadily increase until 2014. Job growth is directly attributed to the rising number of long-term care facilities and hospitals requiring the expertise of LVN licensed vocational nurse professionals.

So, start a rewarding career as a LVN licensed vocational nurse today by sifting through our extensive list of LVN licensed vocational nurse schools!

Online
	RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing, MS in Nursing, Master of Health Administration, Health Care Education, Leadership and Management
	BS in Nursing, Continuing Education in Legal Nurse Consulting, Forensic Nursing, Life Care Planning, and Case Management
Chamberlain College of Nursing	RN to BSN in Nursing
National American University	B.S. - Nursing RN-to-BSN
	Master of Science in Nursing, Education, Leadership and Management

Arizona Schools
	Phoenix - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
	Ft. Huachuca / Southern Arizona - BS in Nursing (RN Required), Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Informatics Certificate, School Nurse Certificate
	Tucson / Southern Arizona - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

California Schools
	Fresno / Central Valley - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
	Sacramento - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
	San Diego - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/MBA/Health Care Management
	San Francisco - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner
	Southern California - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner

Colorado Schools
	Aurora - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
	Colorado Springs * - Licensed Practical Nurse to BSN, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Connecticut Schools
	(New Britain, Shelton) - Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)

Flordia Schools
	Fort Lauderdale - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Nursing/Health Care Education
	Jacksonville - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Nursing/Health Care Education, MS in Nursing / Master of Business Administration / Health Care Management
	Orlando - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Nursing/Health Care Education, MS in Nursing / Master of Business Administration / Health Care Management
	Tampa - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing/Nursing/Health Care Education
	Pensacola - Practical Nursing

Georgia Schools
	Atlanta - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required
	Columbus - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Hawaii Schools
	Wailuku - Licensed Practical Nursing, BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Indiana Schools
	Indianapolis - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Louisiana Schools
	Baton Rouge - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Michigan Schools
	Detroit - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)
	Portage / West Michigan - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Missouri Schools
	St. Peters - Associate in Nursing

New Mexico Schools
	Albuquerque - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Ohio Schools
	Cleveland - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)

Oklahoma Schools
	Oklahoma City - BS in Nursing (RN Required)

Tennessee Schools
	Nashville - BS in Nursing (RN Required)

Utah Schools
	Salt Lake City - BS in Nursing (RN Required), MS in Nursing (RN Required)