LPN/ADN/RN/BSN differences

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jan 18, 2015

So since this is homework, what has your text or research shown? Happy to help but we are not going to do your homework for you

maryen · Jan 18, 2015

This website was posted in another topic and has good information that may help you in your research.

https://www.discovernursing.com

CallieBennett · Jan 18, 2015

We've covered the basics of it all, the different types of RN programs--diploma, asn, lpn-adn bridge programs. Covered the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN. Clearly aware of the differences in opportunities pay wise and responsibility wise. Just looking for input from those already licensed and working about what they see in differences in responsibilities (from what i understand LPNs especially can have a wide range of legal abilities depending on state and setting), it seems as though LPNs are being phased out in many settings and how that can affect the workload of the other nurses, and how much difference it really makes to have a BSN as opposed to RN when it comes to job seeking and starting pay.

NurseGirl525, ASN, RN · Jan 19, 2015

There are lots of great resources to research this. I wrote an entire 9 page paper on it a year ago. Google is your friend.

loriangel14, RN · Jan 19, 2015

Pay and responsibility would greatly depend on location. The scope varies from state to state and so does the pay.

classicdame, MSN, EdD · Jan 19, 2015

try looking at your BON website. I have a feeling you probably will gain from knowing what is and is not required in your state. For instance, in Texas there is a paragraph in Rule 224 stating what an unlicensed person cannot be delegated to do. If I switch this to a positive statement, it is like a job description for the licensed person. If the unlicensed can't, the licensed should. Look for something like that.

CallieBennett · Jan 19, 2015

I've got a grip on all of it really, this assignment was just asking us to reach out to those in the workforce (an LPN, RN (ADN) and BSN) for a more personal perspective on this. How it's affected looking for a job in your community, your management opportunities, what you're allowed to do. It's not a research paper, simply a 1 page summary of personal input from those in the situation. Sorry if I wasn't clear on what I was looking for.

Nienna Celebrindal · Jan 19, 2015

We've covered the basics of it all, the different types of RN programs--diploma, asn, lpn-adn bridge programs. Covered the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN. Clearly aware of the differences in opportunities pay wise and responsibility wise. Just looking for input from those already licensed and working about what they see in differences in responsibilities (from what i understand LPNs especially can have a wide range of legal abilities depending on state and setting), it seems as though LPNs are being phased out in many settings and how that can affect the workload of the other nurses, and how much difference it really makes to have a BSN as opposed to RN when it comes to job seeking and starting pay.

You have it right about LVNs, however I don't know that it really increases the work load on RNs because there are legal nurse to patient ratios depending on the facility.

Having an ADN vs BSN depends on your location. Where I live a BSN is practically a must. In other places not so much. You have to research your area. I think in the way off future its a real possibility for ADN to be phased out. I know that what academia is hoping for.

LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN · Jan 19, 2015

I've got a grip on all of it really, this assignment was just asking us to reach out to those in the workforce (an LPN, RN (ADN) and BSN) for a more personal perspective on this. How it's affected looking for a job in your community, your management opportunities, what you're allowed to do. It's not a research paper, simply a 1 page summary of personal input from those in the situation. Sorry if I wasn't clear on what I was looking for.

Have you visited any area of employment-hospitals clinics, LTC to find out a nurses' perspective? That would be a great start; the risk coming on a message board is one would like to remain anonymous.

kbrn2002, ADN, RN · Jan 20, 2015

I would address your questions to local nurses if at all possible. There are just so many variances between states. Even within states there are wide differences in job opportunities, pay etc. Heck, even within cities there are differences in job opportunities and pay depending on the setting. Opening your questions to an international forum I am afraid you will get so much information it will be overwhelming, with no way to effectively narrow that focus to a 1 page paper.