Working as a paramedic was the best job I ever loved. Emergency medicine was something I dreamed about after seeing Roy and Johnny work their medical miracles, conquering every conceivable obstacle in the cleverest way, and fighting enemies – death, disease, and disability – with grace, aplomb, and a little irreverence. Unfortunately, there comes a time when scraping folks off icy roads at 0300 in the middle of winter, or facing 115 degree days in the desert becomes too much of a challenge.

When it comes to Texas, the old saying is that everything is bigger in the Lone Star state. That certainly applies to the job market, which is booming in Texas and cratering in other states. In fact, Texas has enjoyed an unequaled economic boom the past 10 years, and the demand for nurses just keeps growing. The Texas Workforce Commission estimates that the need for vocational nurses will increase by more than 26 percent through 2018, and becoming an LVN requires only one year of training, making entry into the job market very quick indeed. Discover what it takes to become an LVN in Texas. This article examines the educational, testing, licensing and other requirements to become an LVN in Texas and includes links to accredited LVN programs in Texas.