Are you looking to join America's single-largest profession? The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that half of the 20 fastest-growing jobs through 2018 are in health care. You can create a career in this booming field by enrolling in vocational nursing school. Licensed vocational nurses (LVN) work in long-term care facilities, hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices. An estimated 753,600 professionals today hold jobs in nursing and residential care facilities in positions for LVNs that are projected to increase by more than 21 percent during the 2008-2018 decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Training in Licensed Vocational Nursing Schools
When you enroll at an accredited school of vocational nursing, you'll receive career training that prepares you to take The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN). Accelerated nursing LVN classes are designed to speed you to the workplace with full credentials. Licensed vocational nursing schools provide in-class theory and practical training that's combined with real-time clinical experience. Your curriculum may include studies in:
- Pediatrics
- Gerontology
- Anatomy
- Pharmacology
- Medical ethics and terminology
- First aid
You may be able to complete your LVN training in as little as one year.
Vocational Nurses Salaries
The BLS reports that LVNs earned a median annual income of $39,820 in 2009, with top salaries of $55,090. After vocational nursing school and on-the-job experience, you can add an RN degree to boost your annual earnings to $63,750. Most opportunities for LVNs are projected to be in nursing homes, home health care, and rehabilitation facilities. Vocational nursing school can offer a quick way to enter the health care profession and join America's largest industry.
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