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Licensed vocational nurse (LVN) is a job title specific to Texas and California. Licensed vocational nurses are known as licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in all other states. LVNs and LPNs work under the supervision of registered nurses (RNs) and physicians, providing basic bedside care to patients.
Licensed practical nurses, who are called licensed vocational nurses in Texas and California, provide basic nursing care in a variety of health-care settings. LVNs and LPNs earn their training through a one-year nursing diploma program, typically offered at a vocational school or community college. After graduating from an accredited program and passing a national licensing exam, these nurses can practice in any of the 50 states.