LPN Organizations & Associations
Group
National Council of State Boards of Nursing
Website
www.ncsbn.org
Mission and objectives
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), composed of member boards, provides leadership to advance regulatory excellence for public protection. It also developed and oversees the NCLEX-PN examinations, which candidates must take before they can become a licensed nurse practitioner.
Note: The NCSBN website contains links to Boards of Nursing around the country. To find a specific board of nursing on their site, visit https://www.ncsbn.org/515.htm.
LPN Resources
Licensed Practical Nurse Career Profile
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), called Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) in California and Texas, are among the most important professionals in medicine. Licensed Practical Nurses are the foot soldiers of the modern hospital, and they perform literally thousands of different roles. Read more . . .
Degree and Program Information for a Licensed Practical Nurse Career
To become a licensed practical or licensed vocational nurse, you need to complete a state-approved nursing program. These types of programs are offered by technical and vocational schools or community and junior colleges and should take approximately one year. Read more . . .
