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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.
LVN Educational Requirements. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LVNs and LPNs must graduate from a state-approved program in vocational nursing (www.bls.gov). Most programs can be found at community colleges, hospitals and vocational schools, and they usually lead to a certificate or diploma.