Just from reading on here, I've become aware of some of the differences between LPNs and RNs. Some of the things I've read were pushing IV meds and a few other things I can't recall them. But it doesn't seem like there is a whole lot of difference between the pn and rn. Am I wrong? Please fill me in...
I am not a nurse. I've applied to an LPN program...hoping & praying I get in.
Here's my question to the nurses- If there aren't THAT many differences between the 2, why is there such a difference in pay?
I don't understand. I'm talking about what if an rn wanted to apply to an lpn without an lpn license. Since rns have a license can they work under their license but the posts above answered it well.
My question regarded the bolded statement....that said "both licenses are basically the same."
Duties vary from state to state, but the licenses are NOT the same, or "basically" the same. Period.
The main SIMILARITY between the LPN & the RN is PHARMACOLOGY..... No matter what state..... the pham. knowledge for both is fair game on state boards. The LPN is tested on the same drugs as the RN.......... So to cathylady, you seem to be the defensive one, perhaps you have been challenged by an LPN or two.........Maybe even corrected by one........ Have a nice day and try to type c less of an angry edge.
Just remembering that gut wrenching feeling I got when my patient woke from his anesthesia and saw me to say, "hey your a Little Play Nurse, (LPN) I want a Real Nurse (RN). Wow, that mentality still exists with in the population. Hmmm how might that have been brought on? Oops showing my resentment.
My confusion is that if the LPNs are mad that they don't make more money, what was the point in going for the LPN program anyway. You can get an ASN in two years.
My confusion is that if the LPNs are mad that they don't make more money, what was the point in going for the LPN program anyway. You can get an ASN in two years.
Not really. The prgrams here require quite a few pre-reqs before entry.
I don't think that it is all about money. I think it is the lack of respect some feel. I certainly felt it as an LPN.
Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.
Ruesther-- I don't think the patient who said that to you reflects the public's view at all. It sounds simply like a bitter person who has personal issues with nurses. I would just chalk it up the same way I would with any other patient who has psychosocial issues and promptly forget about it. :)
So just the two things? I was trying to find out the procedures that LPNs aren't allowed to do by searching on Google... May I ask, what is the pay per/hr you received as a hospital LPN?
I top out at $34/hr base rate before shift diff as a hospital LPN.
I can't pierce a blood or travisol bag but I can change and discontinue them. I can cosign they are correct for the patient.
I can't hang IV chemo.
The unit I work on doesn't do any of the above. So the only difference in jobs between a $34/hr LPN and a $50/hr RN is Charge duties. I can't charge. Not that I'd ever want to.
I am also a Canadian RPN (same as LPN - different name in my province). I work a surgical floor alongside RNs. We have the exact same patient assisngment, do the exact same job 99% of the time. I am not allowed to remove epidurals, central lines or administer epidural boluses on my floor (but I still have to monitor the patient) and I cannot be charge nurse....that's it. Those are the only differences. I do everything else independently. I make $27/hour as a new grad and the new grad RN's start out at like $31/hour or something.
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cherrybreeze, ADN, RN
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My question regarded the bolded statement....that said "both licenses are basically the same."
Duties vary from state to state, but the licenses are NOT the same, or "basically" the same. Period.