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As of today, the following are the total number of Licensed Vocational Nurses nationally, in your State, and near your location.
Select a State below to view the list by State. Additionally, you can narrow the list by city, among other options, from the Filter Panel, which you can open by clicking the vertical ellipses ⋮ in the upper right corner of the app.
Alaska – Alabama – Armed Forces Pacific – Arkansas – American Samoa – Arizona – California – Colorado – Connecticut – District of Columbia – Delaware – Florida – Federated States of Micronesia – Georgia – Guam – Hawaii – Iowa – Idaho – Illinois – Indiana – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Massachusetts – Maryland – Maine – Marshall Islands – Michigan – Minnesota – Missouri – Northern Mariana Islands – Mississippi – Montana – North Carolina – North Dakota – Nebraska – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – Nevada – New York – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Puerto Rico – Palau – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Virginia – Virgin Islands – Vermont – Washington – Wisconsin – West Virginia – Wyoming
Medicare
The following are the total number of Licensed Vocational Nurses who accept Medicare in your State, the number who have opted out of Medicare, and the total number excluded from participation in Medicare nationwide.
The diagram below shows all the Licensed Vocational Nurses across the country, represented by blue bubbles. The larger the bubble, the greater the concentration of providers in that area. Red bubbles represent Medicare-excluded providers, with the larger bubbles indicating a higher percentage of excluded providers in that region. You can change the bubble size to be based on exclusions from the Size menu.
What do Licensed Vocational Nurses do?
Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) are the same as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), but the title depends on the state in which they work.
Both roles involve providing basic medical care, monitoring patients’ health by checking vital signs, and assisting with daily tasks like dressing and bathing.
They report to registered nurses and physicians and are crucial members of the healthcare team.
To become an LVN/LPN, you must complete a state-approved program and pass the NCLEX-PN licensure exam.
What they do
- Monitoring patients’ health through vital signs like blood pressure and temperature.
- Providing basic care, such as changing bandages and assisting with dressing and bathing.
- Administering basic medications or starting IVs in some states.
- Listening to patient concerns and discussing care plans.
- Documenting patient information and reporting patient status to registered nurses or physicians.
- Collecting specimens for laboratory tests.
- Assisting in preparing patients for exams in doctors’ offices and clinics.
Education and licensure
Renewal: Licenses require periodic renewal, which may include continuing education requirements and fees.
Program: Complete an accredited vocational nursing or practical nursing program, which typically takes about 12–18 months full-time.
Licensing Exam: Pass the NCLEX-PN exam to earn state licensure.
State Variations: The term “LVN” is used in states like California and Texas, while other states use “LPN”.