New to Nursing

[Marie1205]

Hey everyone! I'm currently training to be a CNA in hopes of going into the Nursing program. I know this may sound stupid, but what are the differences as far as responsibilities and job requirements between an RN and an LVN.

I'm really considering to go into the RN program, but I know that Nursing is so complex. There are so many different possibilities in the field, I don't even know where to start. I don't really have a specific interest of what kind of Nusring I want to do.. Any advice? Thanks.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

I have LVN licenses in California and Texas, but I currently live and work in Texas. In Texas, LVNs are not allowed to pronounce death or do IV pushes. If the LVN is IV-certified, (s)he can start and monitor IVs. In Texas, LVNs are not allowed to perform the initial assessment in a hospital setting. They can only perform an initial assessment in a long-term care setting such as a nursing home. These are the major differences I can think of at this moment.

[tanaynicole]

I have LVN licenses in California and Texas, but I currently live and work in Texas. In Texas, LVNs are not allowed to pronounce death or do IV pushes. If the LVN is IV-certified, (s)he can start and monitor IVs. In Texas, LVNs are not allowed to perform the initial assessment in a hospital setting. They can only perform an initial assessment in a long-term care setting such as a nursing home. These are the major differences I can think of at this moment.

:yeahthat:

I'm an LVN, that has just become an RN. Those are the major differences, although the BON would differ, but in a hospital setting that's about it.

Suggestion, if you don't have lots of money or time, get your LVN first, then bridge to your RN when the timing is better. If it's not an issue just go for your RN.

Nursing school will help you to figure out what, and where you want to work. You will have a chance to see lots of different hospital departments.