types of nurses

RN is the highest, unless you're a Nurse Practitioner.

thanks, so what do cna/ lpns do. Are they similar to a rnurse.

thanks, so what do cna/ lpns do. are they similar to a rnurse.

cna is the lowest and they are certified nursing aides. a cna is a person who assists patients or clients with healthcare needs under the supervision of a registered nurse (rn) or a licensed practical nurse (lpn). some of their duties include:

• answer patients' call signals.
  
• turn and reposition bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
  
• observe patients' conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to professional staff.
  
• feed patients who are unable to feed themselves.
  
• provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed.
  
• provide patient care by applying dressings and supervising exercise routines.
  
• prepare patients for surgery, treatment, or examination.
  
• transport patients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher.
  
• clean rooms and change linens.
  

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/certified_nursing_assistant

lpn is above a cna but below an rn. licensed practical nurse. they usually report directly to physicians and rns, and are usually responsible for taking vitals and monitoring in-and-out volumes, treating common like bedsores, and preparing or performing several procedures such as dressing wounds, bathing and dressing, and giving enemas.

http://www.studentdoc.com/nursing-job-description.html