Clinical
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
An LPN or LVN is a licensed nurse who provides care within state scope-of-practice rules and under the supervision required by the care setting.
Definition
An LPN or LVN is a licensed nurse who provides care within state scope-of-practice rules and under the supervision required by the care setting.
Why it matters
LPN and LVN generally describe the same license level; the title used varies by state.
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