Licensed Practical Nurse
Taxonomy Code 164W00000X
Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse
Quick Links : Map of Licensed Practical Nurses per State | Number of Licensed Practical Nurses per State
Description
An individual with post-high school vocational training and practical experience in the provision of nursing care at a level less than that required for certification as a Registered Nurse. Requirements for education, experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.
Notes
Source: Rhea, Ott, and Shafritz, The Facts On File Dictionary of Health Care Management, New York: Facts On File Publications, 1988.
Volume numbers are based on primary as well as secondary taxonomy codes of Providers.
Licensed Practical Nurses Ratio per 10,000 Population by State
Data based on 2014 Census Population Estimates. Provider information last updated 1/18/2021
Green Color Indicates no Provider(s) recorded for that state
When you move the pointer over a state, it will display more useful information.
The NPI Database was last updated on 1/18/2021 with 6,688,930 records.
Find information on any health care provider or organization that has an National Provider Identifier, view related providers and organizations as well as referral information when available.
Gain Insights into the network of healthcare.