LPN vs. NA

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what is the difference between LPN and NA(nursing aid)? can someone please enlighten me about this, i was really confused between these two:banghead:.. specially when the PNA brought up the issue regarding the LPN here in the Phil..

by the way.. i was a graduate of Nursing Aid which i dont know if it counts or if i can get a decent job with this course hehehe:chuckle

pls help me...:redbeathe:redbeathe

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LPNs have a more extensive education and sit for a licensing exam whereas nursing assistants are trained in a few weeks and obtain a certificate. Nursing assistants are paid closer to minimum wage. LPNs supervise NAs in a facility and are paid substantially more than nursing assistants but generally less than registered nurses. Both are involved with patient care. Nursing assistants provide basic, usually noninvasive care. LPNs provide higher level care than nursing assistants, to include medication administration and ordered treatments. LPNs have not been utilized in the Phillipines in favor of RNs who receive a BSN education. In the US, LPNs are utilized along with RNs who have an ASN or diploma education. There is a thread that talks about avoiding the LPN programs. These programs generally take advantage of Filipinos desiring to go overseas because most countries require RNs with a BSN education.

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LPNs have a more extensive education and sit for a licensing exam whereas nursing assistants are trained in a few weeks and obtain a certificate. Nursing assistants are paid closer to minimum wage. LPNs supervise NAs in a facility and are paid substantially more than nursing assistants but generally less than registered nurses. Both are involved with patient care. Nursing assistants provide basic, usually noninvasive care. LPNs provide higher level care than nursing assistants, to include medication administration and ordered treatments. LPNs have not been utilized in the Phillipines in favor of RNs who receive a BSN education. In the US, LPNs are utilized along with RNs who have an ASN or diploma education. There is a thread that talks about avoiding the LPN programs. These programs generally take advantage of Filipinos desiring to go overseas because most countries require RNs with a BSN education.

but i took 2yrs for this course,. unlike what you said that NAs was just trained for a few weeks.. i took this course bcoz i thought it was the same with LPNs and now i was really confused with everything.. but what matters to me is am i able to find any job locally or even abroad? are NAs are also affected with the LPN issue?

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but i took 2yrs for this course,. unlike what you said that NAs was just trained for a few weeks.. i took this course bcoz i thought it was the same with LPNs and now i was really confused with everything.. but what matters to me is am i able to find any job locally or even abroad? are NAs are also affected with the LPN issue?

The thing is not many country accept LPN for immigration and those that do usually require a license in the country that you did your training and as far as I am aware there is no LPN license in the Philippines. NA will also find immigration issues as generally they are not classed as a shortage. For immigration to most countries you are looking at a LPN

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so i`m a graduate of NA. is it possible that i continue it to BSN? will my pass subjects be credited or i have to start on square 1 and my NA will be disregarded?

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Here in Florida, CNA's are licensed. You are issed a CNA license from the Florida Board of Nursing. Scope is narrow, you can do cery basic nursing trasks, vitals, transfers, assisting bathing, eating dressing and the like. I am taking my test soon, but my goal is LPN.

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Linda

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How do you plan on gaining experience as a LPN in the Philippines? As stated above by a previous poster, they don't exist in the Philippines so how can you get a license to practice nursing? What promises did the school made you about getting a job? Did they let you know that you can't get a license there in the Philippines? I don't understand why someone would go get an education that is basically useless in the home country. If it's not going to be recognized in your own country why would some other country recognize it? Doesn't make any sense to me. Always do your homework regarding schooling before you go and waste your time on something that isn't going to get you anywhere.

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