The Differences of LVN*LPN*RN* and any other

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I'm intrested in nursing and would like to know the difference in the following LVN*LPN*RN and any other nurse terminology. As far as job titles and duties, responsibilities...:confused:

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None of the jobs are sexy, I can tell you that much...

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An LPN is a Licensed Practical Nurse. An LVN is a Licensed Vocational Nurse. They are the same, except that Texas and California use the term LVN.

A Registered Professional Nurse is an RN.

RN's have a greater "scope of practice," meaning things they're allowed to do, than LPN's. The LPN's scope varies greatly by state.

The LPN works under the supervision of an RN.

RN's earn a buttload more money than LPN's and have greater job opportunities.

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Specializes in physiology/disease process/rheumatology.

the main difference between an lvn (LPN in most states) and an RN is usually delegation. Rn's have the capacity to oversee other nurses . Lvn's are utilized in bedside care and clinics while the RNs are in hospital and other settings. The RN's have a degree in nursing Associates being the minimal .

What most people don't realize is that the LVNs and RNs can specialize in a specific department . For example the nurse can work in rheumatology, oncology, pediatrics,geriatrics, OB.. these "terms" comes before the title like OB RN. it is a specialized type of nurse.

some nurses go through more training to be a highly specialized nurse like a nurse anesthetist or wound nurse, they usually get more theory and training on the topic and usually get paid more. hope this kind of helps :)

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