Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) Directory
National Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) directory
Find a state-licensed LPN or LVN for long-term care, clinics, home health, and rehabilitation. Profiles verified against state boards of nursing.
What is a Licensed Practical Nurse?
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — called a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in California and Texas — provides hands-on patient care under the direction of an RN or physician.
LPNs are essential in skilled nursing facilities, home health, outpatient clinics, and physician offices, where they handle medication administration, wound care, vitals, and patient comfort.
Licensed Practical Nurse credentials & licensing
What it takes to practice as a licensed practical nurse in the United States.
State-issued LPN/LVN license; many states participate in the NLC for multi-state practice.
Passed the NCLEX-PN national licensure examination.
Completed a state-approved practical/vocational nursing program (typically 12–18 months).
Optional IV therapy, gerontology, or wound care certifications based on state scope.
Common practice settings
Find a licensed practical nurse in your state
License verification respects each state board of nursing.
Featured licensed practical nurses
A sample of verified nursing professionals in the HealthcareApex directory.
Elena Rodriguez, MSN
VerifiedFamily Nurse Practitioner
Austin, Texas · 12 yrs
English · Spanish
Margaret Okafor, RN
VerifiedRegistered Nurse — Home Health
Atlanta, Georgia · 22 yrs
English
Arjun Patel, DNP
VerifiedAdult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Houston, Texas · 8 yrs
English · Hindi · Gujarati
Licensed Practical Nurse questions, answered
What is the difference between an LPN and an LVN?+
They are the same role with different state titles. California and Texas use LVN; the rest of the U.S. uses LPN.
Can an LPN administer medications?+
Yes, within the scope defined by each state's board of nursing, often including oral, topical, and certain injectable medications.
How do I find an LPN for home care?+
Use the search above by city or state, then filter for home health experience on the LPN's verified profile.
How is an LPN different from an RN?+
LPNs provide direct care under supervision; RNs have a broader scope, including assessment, care planning, and independent clinical judgment.
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