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Question by The Princess: What is Vocational Nursing?

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Answer by wahootexan
What is a licensed vocational nurse (LVN)?

An entry-level health care provider who is responsible for rendering basic nursing care.

A vocational nurse practices under the direction of a physician or registered nurse.
The licensee is not an independent practitioner.

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2. What are the curricular requirements for an LVN?

1,530 Total Hours: Theory – *576 Hours; Clinical – 954 Hours
*Includes Pharmacology – 54 Hours

Program Length:
Full-Time 12-14 Months of Training

Part-Time 18-20 Months of Training

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3. What is the course content for a VN program?

Anatomy & Physiology
Psychology
Pharmacology

Nursing Process
Communication
Patient Education

Nutrition
Normal Growth and Development
Rehabilitation Nursing

Maternity Nursing
Nursing Fundamentals
Pediatric Nursing

Medical/Surgical Nursing
Gerontological Nursing
Supervision

Leadership
Communicable Disease including Human Immunodeficiency Virus

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4. Where are Vocational Nursing Programs located?

Community Colleges
45
(47.0%)

Adult Education includes High Schools
23
(24.0%)

Private Schools
19
(20.0%)

Regional Occupational Centers
8
(8.0%)

Hospitals
1
(1.0%)

TOTAL
96

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5. Where are LVNs employed?

Acute Medical/Surgical Hospitals
Convalescent Hospitals (Long Term Care, Skilled Nursing)
Home Care Agencies
Outpatient Clinics
Doctor’s Offices
Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Dialysis Centers
Blood Banks
Psychiatric Hospitals
Correctional Facilities
Vocational Nursing Programs

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6. What is the typical salary range of an LVN?

$ 14 – $ 18 Per Hour
$ 29,120 – $ 38,016 Per Year

METHODS OF ENTRY-LEVEL ACCESS AS A VOCATIONAL NURSE

Requirements for vocational nurse licensure are specified in the Vocational Nursing Practice Act. There are four (4) methods by which one may qualify for the licensure examination. Each method is designed to provide an individual access into the job market as an entry-level practitioner.

Method #1: Graduation from a California “accredited” Vocational Nursing Program.
Method #2: Graduation from an Out-of-State “accredited” Practical/Vocational Nursing Program.

Method #3: Completion of equivalent education and experience.

Pharmacology – 54 Hours
Paid Bedside Nursing Experience – 51 Months
Verification of Skill Proficiency.
Method #4: Completion of education and experience as a corpsman in the United States military.

Twelve (12) months active duty rendering direct bedside patient care.
Completion of the basic course in nursing in a branch of the armed forces.
General honorable discharge from the military

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