Every patient should be informed of what a nurse is capable of doing because, in an important job in our healthcare system, more people should know about the three main levels of LVN, RN and APRN nursing. An LVN stands for Licensed Vocational Nurse, which is also called Licensed Practical Nurse “[t]he biggest difference between a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is actually the name. The term LVN is used in California and Texas, while LPN is used in the rest of the United States. (Agree). This would be considered the quickest way to get a nursing license, according to Hello Nurse it would only take a year to complete in a trade school. After completing their course of study they must take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN). Once approved, they will be able to work as LVNs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the usual LVN