Lpn, Lvn, Rn

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Hey all I need some clarification....

Can someone please tell me what the difference is between an lpn, lvn, rn..... and where lpn and lvn come into play.... I work in Oz and am confused by these designations for nurses.

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Licensed Practical Nurse and Licensed Vocational Nurse, both are the same, California calls them LVNs, most other states LPNs. There program is one year in most schools then they are able to sit for the NCLEX-PN.

The Registered Nurse program in the US can be two to four years, depending on the type of degree that you are getting. Diploma, which can be two or three years and is hospital based (usually), an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). All three permit the graduate to sit for the NCLEX-RN boards............

Hope that this helps.......... :)

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Specializes in ante/postpartum, baby RN.

LVN is also used in Texas, and you don't need a college degree to become one, only a certification. Most LPN/LVN work in long term care. RN has college degree: associate, bachelor, master, or even PhD.

Katie

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Specializes in LTC,Home health, Med/Surg.

What is Oz?

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Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.
What is Oz?

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Specializes in LTC and MED-SURG.
LVN is also used in Texas, and you don't need a college degree to become one, only a certification. Most LPN/LVN work in long term care. RN has college degree: associate, bachelor, master, or even PhD.

Katie

As additional info, although most LPN/LVN's work in LTC, there are many other opportunites. Hospitals to a limited degree, clinics, jails, etc.

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