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Becoming a LPN or LVN entails great compassion of helping people suffering from illness and injury. Most people are still unfamiliar on the roles and responsibilities of a LPN or LVN. Below are the lists of LPN/LVN’s job description for you to read on.
The term LPN stands for a licensed practical nurse while the term LVN stands for a licensed vocational nurse. LPNs and LVNs have similar job title. Their name title differs from state to state. Both LVNs and LPNs are health care professionals who are responsible in various essential health tasks.
LPNs and LVNs can find employment in a small or large hospital facility, nursing homes, mental hospitals, clinics and even at health home. Their work entails great patience, compassion and inner drive of helping other people in need.
The LVN/LPN training is considered an initial pathway towards a more rewarding nursing career. After LPN training, you can proceed to become a registered nurse by a bridging nursing program. RNs have more responsibility than LPNs but this career will surely bring you towards job security as the wage is higher compared to LPNs/LVNs.
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