A Licensed Vocational Nurse or LVN normally works under the supervision of a physician or a Registered Nurse, but the duties and licensing vary from state to state. Generally the program is approximately twelve to fourteen months depending on the state for licensure and is a stepping stone to becoming a registered nurse.
The LVN training includes courses that prepares the student for nursing and familiarizes them with the respiratory system, the reproductive system, the endocrine system, immunology, oncology, the cardiovascular system, the gastrointestinal system, the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system, oncology, obstetrics and pediatrics to name a few. (more…)
As in any field there is a need for nurses to fill in for people while others are on vacation, maternity leave or other short-time needs of an employer. If you are looking for variety and the chance to experience a multitude of nursing jobs without feeling like you are in a rut, then you might want to consider being a nursing temp. This gives you the chance to work at different places and meet new people all the time.