Who is a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LP/VN)?
The Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LP/VN) provides direct nursing care to individuals who are in stable condition. The LP/VN also works with other health care team members in rendering care in complex situations. The LP/VN uses the Nursing Process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in the delivery of care to individuals. The term Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is the recognized title in Texas and California. All other states use the title of Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). The LP/VN designation includes both. What does an LP/VN do? The LP/VN provides care to individuals in many health care settings. These include acute and sub-acute care settings, long-term care facilities, physicians’ offices, public health organizations, free-standing clinics, walk-in centers, home care, and rehabilitation organizations. What education, training, and experience must one have to function as an LP/VN? The LP/VN graduates from a state-approved educational program, which is most
