Wesley Said:

what exactly does a licensed vocational nurse do? what exactly would be her job, or what could she do?

We Answered:

http://www.dvc.edu/career/Career%20Sheet…
http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-an-lvn.h…
http://www.indeed.com/forum/job/Licensed…

Clarence Said:

where can i find a job that will hire a new grad license vocational nurse?

We Answered:

LVN's are in high demand, nursing homes are the largest employers and usually have openings, you may consider Home Health Care organizations, and physician offices. It even sounds like there may be a demand for LVN's at a small community hospital in side of the world.
All, almost forgot, Native American reservations may be another source to consider--pay is great because they are so remote(desert right).

Henry Said:

i need starting pay for these medical jobs?

We Answered:

http://www.dataconversionjobs.com?id=178… .
or
http://hits4pay.com/members/index.cgi?sw…
or
http://www.AWSurveys.com/HomeMain.cfm?Re…
or
http://www.freecashmoneygifts.com/member…

Lee Said:

Any Licensed Vocational Nurses in here? Or anyone know any info about them?

We Answered:

if you are going for an associate's degree, why bother with LVN at all?
why not just get your RN? while not all your LVN classes will apply to a baccalaureate in the future, all of your RN classes most certainly will, and you can get an RN with an associate's degree.

Vernon Said:

What is the differences between a Licensed Practical Nurse and a Licensed Vocational Nurse?

We Answered:

I have wondered this myself.
One place I read said its the same thing only Texas and California say LVN and other states LPN.

This site said there is a difference
http://degreedirectory.org/article_direc…

It made LVN sound more entry level

Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) are entry-level nurses who help provide care for patients in stable condition. LVNs work directly with patients and have to make few medical decisions. This article will detail the job duties for a licensed vocational nurse.


Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) work with doctors and registered nurses to perform important health care tasks such as measuring vital signs and observing patients. To become an LPN, you need to complete a practical nursing training program that lasts about one year. This article will explain the job duties of an LPN in more detail.

Martha Said:

What is better to be a medical assistant or an license vocational nurse?

We Answered:

I am studying now to be an MA. It is true that an LVN usually makes more money but it depends on what you are interested in doing. A lot of their training is also the same but a MA usually works within a doctor's office or clinic. So it really depends on the type of work you are interested in, either helping in a hospital or doctor's office.