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Thanks for your reply and clarifIcation. But I should've made it more clear. I was gearing more towards their scope of practice differences in roles (i.e., cna focuses mainly in bedside caring, patient safety, etc., whereas an LPN/RN builds upon that foundation and focuses on assessment, treatment plan, formulating care plans, etc,.) so I guess what I'm getting at is how to differentiate general job differences and authorities between different degrees and roles: Lpn vs RN (adn vs BSN) and NP (Msn vs dnp). I'm focusing towards NP role and looking at the DNP program for that. Cost is a little cheaper for MSN programs vs DNP programs. The reason im looking at DNP programs is because the AACN has voted to mandate or endorse advance practicing nurses to obtain at least a DNP degree. So More Companies and jobs are pushing APRN to obtain at least a doctorate degree. Another point I want to discuss is LPNs saying they are doing the exact same thing as RNs. How would you counter that? All in all, I want to know of these major differences in nursing roles to be able to differentiate

Hello everyone, i have a few questions hoping to be answered. 1) I am doing a research on differences in nursing profession in regards to job duties their major responsibilities differences from cna, Lpn/Lvn, BSN, Msn, DNP. I have found many articles but the majority I found stated differences in school tuition, length of time for graduation, etc. not the major job responsibility differences. 2) correct me if I'm wrong but as far as I know, Msn or Dnp are able to sit in an examination for nurse practitioner certification (APNP/APRN). As a nurse practitioner, their job responsibilities are similar to that of a physician assistant (PA). The major difference is that PA works under the supervision of a Medical Doctor (MD) and NPs are able to work independently. What does it mean when PAs are supervised or works under a physician/MD? Examples? 3) a masters level NP are able to work independently without the supervision of a physician/MD. What does that mean? Examples?

Thanks for your reply. You brought up a great point of insurance and fraudulence! That would definitely be something to consider thoroughly before starting anything like this (or just starting a business). Since both my parents' cares are through an agency I just thought it would've been better off not to go through an agency but to self manage it as a their child/RN working caring them. But now I see there is a lot more to it. Again, thanks for your input!

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Hey all! I am a registered nurse with a bachelors degree and have been working at a small clinic for almost 2 years now. Both my parents are ill and are currently cared for in their home by a home agency. I was wondering since I am a registered nurse, are there any way for me to provide care for my parents as a full time job (as an independent nurse or a private duty nurse)? Is it possible to work and provide care for them as a full time nursing job?