# Licensed Vocational Nurse

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/licensed-vocational-nurse

A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) delivers hands-on patient care under the direction of registered nurses and physicians in settings like hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics, handling tasks such as medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and basic wound care. Their clinical/bedside skills and EHR documentation habits keep the broader care team informed of a patient's condition day to day. This role typically draws compassionate, detail-oriented individuals who completed a state-approved vocational nursing program and hold an active license.

Top skills: [Medication Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/medication-administration), [Patient Care](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/patient-care)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: [Nursing Assistant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/nursing-assistant)
- Often leads to: [Registered Nurse](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/registered-nurse)

## Similar roles

[Home Health Aide](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/home-health-aide), [Licensed Practical Nurse](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/licensed-practical-nurse), [Medical Assistant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/medical-assistant), [Nursing Assistant](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/nursing-assistant), [Practical Nursing](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/practical-nursing), [Registered Nurse](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/registered-nurse)

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