Hi, I'm a new memeber here. (From Massachusetts) I had some questions because I'm considering school for nursing. There is a certificate program at the school I'm looking into that has practical nursing courses. Are these courses more of the introduction to nursing or? Can I get LPN or RN after this or is it recommended to do the assoc degree? Then there is also a program for assoc. degree. There are nursing courses in this program. Whats the difference in LPN vs RN?? What's the process of getting your license or registered? Also what kinds of jobs would I be looking at in just starting out in the field? Thanks!