LVN VS. LPN Questions... Please help..

They are one and the same. LVN in Texas and CA, LPN everywhere else. Only a difference in language for the title. There are nuances of differences in responsibilities in different states.

A search on this board will turn up lots of threads that give info regarding your questions.

1] Just the title. Job duties are the same, but scopes of practice vary from state to state. In Ohio, LPNs can do everything an RN can except IVs and care plans. There is an IV cert for LPNs but, even with that, LPNs cannot push IV meds, do piggybacks, hang blood, etc.

2] Yes

3] No idea

4] Academics are not hard. But the study time and clinical prep time are very time-consuming. If you're married with children &/or plan to work while attending school, time management is a great tool to master.

5] Pharmacology... there's a thread about it somewhere on here. What to expect? Expect to be VERY busy. You will live, breathe, eat, and sleep nursing school.

6] IMO, this site is better than any book for guidance and advice.

7] Depends on where you live.

8] Pro: You can make a difference in someone's life... even if its just a smile on a bad day for them. Job security is another big one.
Con: In alot of people's opinions, we are not "real nurses". Therefore, in alot of areas, we are limited in where we can work. Here, LPNs mostly work in LTC, home health, and doctor's offices. Hospital positions are mainly reserved for RNs here.

You're Welcome! and GL!

Absolutely nothing. Some states call them Licensed Vocational Nurses while others use Licensed Practical Nurses.

That whole "LVN's are being phased out" line was old in the 1960's. You figure it out.

Time. You won't have any, so don't expect to work, sleep, eat, have a boyfriend or girlfriend....um, did I say eat and sleep?

Pharmacology will have you begging for Mommy.

Relearning or learning time management and proper study habit techniques.

There's a website BESIDES this one?

Pay?

Not enough RAM in my computer to answer that one!