LPN LVN etc, what is this? 😳

Editorial Team / Admin · Dec 12, 2014

[h=2]Just for starters:

"What is the difference between an LPN, LVN and an RN?[/h]The board of nursing in each state defines the scope of practice for a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) and registered nurse (RN).

Everest offers three different nursing programs*:

Practical/Vocational Nursing (PN/VN) — 1-year program
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) — 2-year program
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) — 3.5-year program

The title LPN or LVN is used depending on the state in which the nurse practices. The scope of practice for each nurse (LPN/LVN and RN) varies by state and is outlined in each states’ Nurse Practice Act. The Nurse Practice Act defines the nurse's scope of practice in order to protect the public.

The RN assesses the patient, plans the care, carries out the plan of care and then evaluates the effectiveness of the care. The LPN/LVN’s role is to implement the plan of care developed by the RN....."

----http://nursing.everest.edu/nursing-licensure

[h=2]"What is the Difference Between an EMT and a Paramedic?[/h]While these terms indicated many different levels of training during the development of the Emergency Medical System, today their definitions are distinct. An EMT-B (basic) is the first level of certification. This is what most people mean when they say “EMT”. The next level is an EMT-P (paramedic). A person must have an EMT-B certification to become a paramedic. You can call a paramedic "EMT" but you cannot call an EMT "paramedic”.

The biggest dividing line between these two levels of training is the ability to break a patient’s skin. In the majority of states basic EMTs are not allowed to give shots or start intravenous lifelines. They can use first aid techniques, oxygen, glucose, and asthma inhalers. One common exception is epinephrine auto-injectors, which are spring-loaded needles that deliver a measured dose of adrenalin to combat allergic reactions. Paramedics are trained to perform more advanced airway management (i.e. tracheotomies), start IVs, give shots, and administer 30-40 medications depending on the state...."

----http://www.mccann.edu/what-is-the-difference-between-an-emt-and-a-paramedic

Editorial Team / Admin · Dec 12, 2014

The difference between the LPN/LVN and RN is the legally defined scope of practice. The RN has a broader scope while the LPN/LVN has a narrower scope, although what each is allowed to do is dependent upon the state of licensure. LPNs and LVNs are the same, it's just that some states use different terminology- vocational vs practical. Nursing assistants may or may not have completed a formal class- those that complete a formal class are certified. Those who are not certified may be referred to as patient care assistants or technicians. Not familiar with the term auxiliary nurse being used at all in the US. EMTs and paramedics have their own scope and are also governed by the protocols permitted by the medical director or equivalent. They primarily work in the prehospital phase of care, although some ERs may also hire EMTs and paramedics.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Dec 12, 2014

WhaMy is the deference between LPN and LVN?

The US states of California and Texas refer to their basic nurses as licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), whereas the remaining 48 states refer to them as licensed practical nurses (LPNs).

LPN and LVN are, therefore, one and the same.