Licensed Vocational Nurse
There are 19065 active licensed vocational nurse providers in the United States, distributed across 56 states. An individual with post-high school vocational training and practical experience in the provision of nursing care at a level less than that required for certification as a Registered Nurse. [An altern
By state
Top metros
- SAN ANTONIO, TX 1372 providers
- TYLER, TX 655 providers
- LOS ANGELES, CA 637 providers
- FRESNO, CA 634 providers
- SAN DIEGO, CA 588 providers
- HOUSTON, TX 557 providers
- SACRAMENTO, CA 331 providers
- HARLINGEN, TX 298 providers
- BAKERSFIELD, CA 296 providers
- LONG BEACH, CA 246 providers
- RIVERSIDE, CA 208 providers
- FORT WORTH, TX 203 providers
- SAN FRANCISCO, CA 199 providers
- CULVER CITY, CA 185 providers
- DALLAS, TX 164 providers
- PASADENA, CA 155 providers
- MERCED, CA 152 providers
- OAKLAND, CA 150 providers
- SANTA ANA, CA 144 providers
- CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 138 providers
About licensed vocational nurse
An individual with post-high school vocational training and practical experience in the provision of nursing care at a level less than that required for certification as a Registered Nurse. [An alternate term for licensed practical nurse arising from difference in occupational titles between states and post-high school training programs and institutions.] Requirements for education, experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.
Frequently asked
What does a licensed vocational nurse provider do?
Licensed Vocational Nurse providers are healthcare professionals classified under the NUCC Healthcare Provider Taxonomy. Refer to the NUCC taxonomy definitions and your state licensing board for scope of practice details.
How do I verify a licensed vocational nurse provider's NPI?
Every NPI on Praxis MD has a verifiable record in the official CMS NPPES registry. Open NPPES to confirm, then check the issuing state board for current license status.
How current is this data?
Praxis MD refreshes the monthly NPPES bulk file and applies weekly delta updates. Each page shows its 'Updated' date.