News:
Our 55th Annual LVNL Convention will be held April 23-25 at the Loins Gate Hotel and Conference Center located at 34 Westrover Street Sacramento (McClellan), Ca 95652. One can telephone for reservation 916 642-6222 or toll free 866 866-7100. all reservations are good three days before or after the convention dates. Mention that you are with the LVNL Convention theme LVNL "ACUTE CARE CRISIS" If you have any questions, please call or email Joyce C. Wright, President of LVNL asap. (lvnlgobetween@hotmail.com)
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The Licensed Vocational Nurses League is a non-profit organization dedicated to the following objectives:
- To develop and improve the status of the Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- To support and improve the development of independent living and self-help among the chronically ill and aged.
- To encourage the growth and, through unification, the strength of the licensed vocational nursing profession.
- To provide the opportunity for continuing education.
Who May Join: Vocational Nurses of any race, color or creed or national origin, licensed by the state of California. Any person who supports the goals and objectives of the Licensed Vocational Nurses League and the profession it serves (note: supportive members, though welcome to the organization and to the benefits of membership, may not hold any league office or vote in league elections).
Membership Benefits: Education - LVNL holds an Annual Convention and sponsor other seminars and workshops, offering CEUs for continuing eduation. Some home-study courses are available on request.
Insurance: Malpractice - Professional Liability limits up to $4 million per year, to protect you from professional liability claims.
Dental-Plan: Individual / Couple /Family
Legislation: A collective voice in Sacramento is necessary to insure the laws and regulations are not passed which have a detrimental effect on the profession of vocational nursing; and that bills which enhance the profession are introduced and strongly supported. The Licensed Vocational Nurses League diligently represents the LVN's in Sacramento.
Information: Members are kept informed and up-to-date on profession news with the league's quarterly newsletter, The GO-BETWEEN.
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History: In 1965 the American Nurses Assocation position paper came out, proposing that all licensing of LVN's and LPN's be discontinued. The LVN's in California vigorously opposed this and they continue to do so at the present, since it has been born out that the LVN's are needed and is a key member of the health team.
The Licensed Vocational Nurses League of California became so big and so much business was being transacted that it was necassy to hire an office staff and setup an offical state office in Los Angeles. The office under the direction of an Executive Director who also worked closely with the LVNL's Legislative Representative, who keeps the members current on all nursing legislation.
LVNL offered its members an outstanding malpractice insurance plan, group insurance, discount pruchasing, (during that time and period offered) Vocational Nurse job protection through it's Vocational Nurse Action Committee.
In California, there has been a 93% increase in the number of LVNs since 1965. The majority of LVNs support the career ladder concept of education and continuing education. LVNs continue to take advantage of the educational opportunities offered in adult education, community college, and in-service training in hospitals.
In 1972, the LVNL celebrated their 19th annual convention in Los Angeles. This convention was more successful than any other preceding convention. Outstanding speakers from all areas of the health field and state legislators participated. Seventy one schools of vocational nursing were represented and LVNs throughout California attended the four day affair, which included an outstanding professioal exhibit area.