Nurse, Licensed Vocational (Lvn)
- Exam
- State + third-party exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- None
- Background check
- Specific type of conviction prohibited
Licensed vocational nurses are trained in a Board-approved education program to function as members of the health care team with a directed scope of practice under appropriate supervision. They may administer prescribed medications, change sterile dressings, monitor vital signs, assist clients with activities of daily living, and participate in providing care in various employment settings. Most LVN’s care for clients with non-life-threatening conditions or illnesses.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Both state and third-party exams required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Experience
- No experience
- Background check
- Specific type of conviction prohibited
Issuing body
- Board
- Texas Board of Nursing
- Address
- 1801 Congress Ave Ste. 10.200 Austin, TX 78701
- Phone
- (512) 305-7400
- Agency website
- https://www.bon.texas.gov/
- Last updated
- August 10, 2023
Occupations (O*NET)
- Bank Executive Officer 13-1071.00
- Licensed Practical Nurse 29-2061.00
Source and verification
This record is Texas's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Texas Board of Nursing — see the issuing body section above.
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