LPN/LVN-Is there a difference?

Apr 14, 2006 09:27 AM

by Finally2008

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference between an LPN and an LVN?

Drysolong · Apr 14, 2006, 10:46 AM

Re: LPN/LVN-Is there a difference?

Originally Posted by Finally2008

Excuse my ignorance, but what is the difference between an LPN and an LVN?

They are the same. California and Texas use LVN. All the other states use LPN

suebird3 · Apr 14, 2006, 11:17 AM

Re: LPN/LVN-Is there a difference?

The LPN and LVN are the same....the "V" stands for "vocational".

Suebird

Finally2008 · Apr 14, 2006, 11:48 AM

Re: LPN/LVN-Is there a difference?

Thank you!

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