Need clarification please

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I have a question, can someone please clarify what is the difference between LVN and an LPN, I'm originally from Texas and moved here to Cali, I heard mostly LVN in Texas and that's what I'm hearing my schooling towards to become licenses, yet here in cali, I've heard LPN in stead of LVN, so I'm a bit confused, is there a difference

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I honestly can't remember, but I know I've seen it explained on here before. If no one comes along to offer an explanation, try using the search feature and you should be able to find one.

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Specializes in Nurse Leader specializing in Labor & Delivery.

No difference in scope, they're just called different things in different regions.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

The difference is

In CA & TX the title is licensed vocational nurse

The other 48 states the title is licensed practical nurse.

Both complete 12-24 months of nursing clinical & theory in med/surg, pharmacology, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health & maternity. Upon graduation VN & PN candidates take the same national exam: NCLEX-PN

If you graduated from a VN program in TX and worked as a LVN then moved to PA you would endorse your TX LVN to a PA LPN.

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Thank you for your help,I wasn't sure if it was just a region thing or maybe a difference in duties

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