Median annual earnings of licensed practical nurses were $33,970 in May 2004.
The middle 50 percent earned between $28,830 and $40,670.
What is a Licensed Vocational Nurse?
Posted by lvn on December 7th, 2007
Vocational Nursing is a respected, rewarding career that allows you to help people each and every day while you earn a great living.
Vocational Nurse LVN LPN
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs), or licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), care for the sick, injured, convalescent, and disabled under the direction of physicians and more highly trained nurses.
It’s a career that offers opportunities with high demand for qualified nurses in hospitals, doctors’ offices, clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and emergency medical centers, schools, colleges, home health agencies and convalescent homes.
About 28 percent of LVNs worked in hospitals, 26 percent in nursing care facilities, and another 12 percent in offices of physicians.
Others worked for home healthcare services, employment services, community care facilities for the elderly, public and private educational services, outpatient care centers, and Federal, State, and local government agencies; about 1 in 5 worked part time.
It’s also a great first step for those considering further advancement in nursing or the medical profession.
Tips For Choosing a Vocational School
Posted by lvn on January 9th, 2010
• Make sure the field of study is for you. You won’t have the easy option to switch majors or careers at vocational schools as you might at other educational institutions.
• Be a smart shopper. Find out about the instructors and get a catalogue that tells you exactly what you will be studying. Compare it to similar schools.
MiraCosta College Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) Program
Posted by lvn on November 8th, 2009
The LVN program-a part-time. two-year program which includes summers. (a predominately weeknight/weekend program. )
Vocational Nursing Schools In Florida
Posted by lvn on September 10th, 2008
A list of provisional accredited schools in Florida which have been approved by the Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians:
Angelina College, Vocational Nursing Program LVN
Posted by lvn on August 27th, 2008
The Vocational Nursing Program – Crockett, Lufkin and Jasper campuses prepares the graduate to independently perform basic nursing skills in non-complex situations and to assist the registered nurse or physician in complicated circumstances.
Austin Community College Vocational Nursing Program
Posted by lvn on August 26th, 2008
Austin Health Sciences Division programs are taught at the Eastview Campus, 3401 Webberville Road, Austin, TX. Students also are required to complete clinical rotations, which require them to travel to locations off campus. Clinical affiliates are currently located throughout the ACC service area.
