Coupla questions on starting a program

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I began taking pre-reqs about seven years ago, then I got pregnant and we moved. Since then we have moved about four more times (military family) and a nursing career got pushed to the back burner.

So now, I've got the nursing bug again. We will finally settle permanently in the West -- CA, AZ or NV.

I eventually want to get a BSN, but there is no hurry. So can someone explain the nursing food chain for me? LPN? LVN? And the differences/responsibilities?

Also is there an advantage to going to a medical career school versus a community college? Cost?

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I am new to the nursing world and aren't 100% sure on anything but I think the LVN and LPN is the same? They are both under an RN from my understanding. I hope someone else can explain it in detail.

P.S. Good luck and I hope you can get your career going. :)

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