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Licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are nurses that care for sick, disabled, injured or convalescent patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. LVNs are licensed by their state and must pass the National Council Licensure Examination, or NCLEX-PN, which is administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts excellent job growth for LVNs?21% growth between 2008 and 2018, with the best LVN job opportunities expected in nursing care facilities and in-home healthcare services. In 2008, the median annual salary for LVNs was $39,030.