Summary
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Quick Facts: Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | |
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$47,480 per year
$22.83 per hour |
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Postsecondary nondegree award | |
None | |
None | |
721,700 | |
9% (Much faster than average) | |
65,700 |
What Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Do
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) provide basic nursing care.
Work Environment
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses work in many settings, including nursing homes and extended care facilities, hospitals, physicians’ offices, and private homes. Most work full time.
How to Become a Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses must complete a state-approved educational program, which typically takes about 1 year to complete. They must be licensed.
Pay
The median annual wage for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses was $47,480 in May 2019.
Job Outlook
Employment of licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses is projected to grow 9 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. As the baby-boom population ages, the overall need for healthcare services is expected to increase. LPNs and LVNs will be needed in residential care facilities and in home health environments to care for older patients.
State & Area Data
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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