Nursing Students ADN/BSN
Published Sep 28, 2008
SexyRN2Be
7 Posts
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...
Farmer Jane
281 Posts
None of the jobs are sexy, I can tell you that much...
SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN
10,263 Posts
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.
calmynurse
16 Posts
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 :)