Please clarify some designation acronyms

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Hello, because Im an Aussie Im not across the following designation acronyms. I can make educated guesses but can someone help confirm:

BSN

LVN

LVP

LPN

CNA

ADN

Happy new year and cheers! :specs:

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BSN = Bachelor of science in nursing

LVN = Licensed vocational nurse

LVP = ?

LPN = Licensed practical nurse

CNA = Certified nursing assistant

ADN = Associate degree in nursing

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hello, because im an aussie im not across the following designation acronyms. i can make educated guesses but can someone help confirm:

bsn bachelor of science in nursing, takes the rn-nclex exam

lvn licensed vocational nurse, takes the lpn -nclex exam

lvp not sure

lpn licensed practical nurse (same as lvn), takes the lpn-nclex exam

cna certified nursing aid

adn associated degree nurse, takes the rn-nclex exam

happy new year and cheers! :specs:

hope this helps

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

Welcome to allnurses.com!!

This thread will help:

Glossary of Nursing/Medical Degrees-Certifications & Allied Heath Certifications

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Specializes in General med/surg for now ... stay tuned!.
BSN = Bachelor of science in nursing

LVN = Licensed vocational nurse

LVP = ?

LPN = Licensed practical nurse

CNA = Certified nursing assistant

ADN = Associate degree in nursing

Thanks Always_Learning,

Ive seen LVP in posts so my eyes arent playing tricks on me!

Can you explain the difference between a licensed vocational nurse and a licensed practical nurse?

Cheers!

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Can you explain the difference between a licensed vocational nurse and a licensed practical nurse?

Different states, same position.

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Specializes in Occupational health, Corrections, PACU.

Yes, LVN and LPN are the very same positions. Some states use the "vocational" term, and some states use the "practical" term. Unsure why there cannot be a consensus as to what to call them, but...that is simply the way it is. Hope this helps.

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Thanks Always_Learning,

Ive seen LVP in posts so my eyes arent playing tricks on me!

Can you explain the difference between a licensed vocational nurse and a licensed practical nurse?

Cheers!

They are the same thing...

In AZ we use "LPN" but I've heard LVN before

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Specializes in General med/surg for now ... stay tuned!.

Thanks to all who responded, and for the link from sirI.

Cheers!

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

You are very welcome!!

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Specializes in Surgical, quality,management.

i think a LPN or LVN is like a med endoresed Div 2 or EN???

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Specializes in General med/surg for now ... stay tuned!.
i think a LPN or LVN is like a med endoresed Div 2 or EN???

Yes I agree with you, and their CNA sounds like our AIN! Cheers! :nuke:

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