What is the difference between a RN and a LPN?
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RN (registered nurse) has more training and is allowed to do more things....plus their pay is higher than an LPN.\n\nLPN (licensed practical nurse) takes only 1 year to finish, and they can do basic thing only.\n\nI've seen the pay for LPNs at around $15/hour while RN can get around $30/hour.  Pay will depend on what part of the country you're in though.\n\nIf you have time and are serious about nursing, go for the RN.
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Nurse Practitioners don't necessarily have more experience than PAs.  Most PA schools require previous medical experience, so many PAs were previously paramedics, nurses, medical assistants, CNAs, etc.  In fact, PA programs typically have more patient contact hours written into their programs than nurse practioner programs.  Nurse practitioners usually stick with one specialization, whereas PAs are trained as generalists (can be derm PA for a few years, then go to Family practice, etc.)  Most PA programs are becoming graduate programs.
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NCLEX -RN or NCLEX PN are exams that you take to become a registered nurse or nurse practitioner.  You can purchase test prep books at bookstores.  There are also some on-line testing aids.  See the link below for more information.
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Certified Medical Assistant,,,,just helps\nLicensed Practical nurse .....it is an associates degree and can far more than the CMA\nRegistered Nurse ....is a four year degree and more to do and makes more money
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Well it depends, you have to become either an LPN or RN.  LPN usually takes about a year and a half to 2 years.  RN can take 2 to 4 years. \n\nYou become an RN and work specifically in pediatrics, you can even become certified.\n\nIt is best to talk to a nursing school in your area or a university that has a nursing program and ask them specific information.  They will be able to steer you in the right direction of what you should do and how to pursue this.  Nursing is a wonderful profession and children are certainly a blessing.  I hope that everything goes well...
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A nurse is a care taker of the patient. The nurse should take care of the patient without any prejudice, that whether he is rich or poor. She should also be willing to work anywhere in the world in any condition.
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Well I am not sure what you are looking for. I will tell you that an LPN is an important part of the nursing team. They help care for patients, give some medications, and in some cases may even start iv's.As far as telling you what has happened with that role the last 50 years I am afraid I don't have that information in front of me. Hope this was helpful.
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Hi I am not sure what your question is but are you referring to the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN
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I'm a nurse at UCI medical center. \nNurse = RN\n\nAt times, I am forced to say I'm an R.N. because nursing assistants, medical assistants, etc. tend to say they are a nurse. No disrespect to them.\n\nThis profession wants a change to where the term "nurse" should be said with pride. I have answered questions to what I do and a follow up question is, "Are you a full-blown RN?" My argument is that a nurse is an R.N.\n\nSo, the answer to your question is a nurse is an R.N., but you may want to ask if they are a CNA (certified nursing assistant), LVN or LPN (licensed vocational nurse or licensed practical nurse), or an R.N. (registered nurse).\n\nWe, nurses, want that term back, so that we can say it again with pride. We went to a lot of schooling for this and it upsets me when I hear a non-R.N. say they are a nurse.
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Well..in Indiana the average wage of an LPN is about 20.00. I was reading some other answers and I started out as a LPN then went back to school several times to get my RN and BSN..I would suggest getting your LPN first for several reasons..first you only go to school for 1 year,,second it is so competitive to get into school anymore that even LPN school is hard to get into, third you get so much experience as a LPN because it is basic nursing care and with that experience it makes your RN easier..and most hospitals and other institutions will pay you to go back to school..its a win win situation...I love being a nurse..I can't imagine doing anything else..You must always remember that the joy and reward come from your heart that you are making a difference in someones life and you won't hear alot of thank you's...but every once in a while you will get a hug or a thank you that will keep you getting up everyday and looking forward to making a difference again...This may sound silly but if you are looking in becoming a nurse take the opportunity to shadow a nurse and see what kind of day they have..hope this helps...
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I am a nurse and I actually work with a doctor who was a mechanic and now is a ER physician.  He loves those old Volvo's and drives on to work daily. \nAny ways.  You can be an RN in 2 years or 4 yrs.  When I went to nursing school, they were encouraging everyone to get 4 yr degrees because they said the 2 yr degree would phase out and become obsolete. No way!!! There is such a shortage of nurses they are begging them apply for jobs.  The difference is about .20 cents an hour where I work between a BSN prepared RN vs a AAS nurse. \nI make about $26 an hour now and I have been in the same job for the last 11 yrs with no plans to leave. \nIf you want to be a hospital nurse, you have to be able to tolerate a lot of peoples differences and understand its not about passing out BonBons.  It is very hard work.  I dig out impactions, give enema's, I have had vomit splattered from my hair to my shoes and always keep an extra set of pants in my locker in case someone poops, pukes or bleeds all over me. We have patients who come in with pneumonia and their trachs are bubbling out yellow green mucus and everytime they cough, you are better off to have a pair of goggles on.  We take care of a variety of infectious diseases and see everything. I could go on and on and on. Just realize nursing is not the glamour, its very hard work and you work on holidays, weekends, and they say the older nurses tend to "eat their young".  \nWe would love to have you though. My favorite male RN left a degree in forrestry to do t his, and you can too.
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Being a pharmacist is a lot more training and it is extensive. Nursing you have many routes you can take depending on what in the field you want to do.  There is CNA, LPN, or RN.  CNA, being the fastest route.  As far as RN you can either choose to have a diploma, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PHD in nursing.  You can also work a variety of settings.  I've been in the field for 21 years but I float all around a hospital, so every shift is different which I love. I also have other titles of which I also do freelance and volunteer work with.
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well with nursing you have night shifts and a job pretty much when ever you want. with business there is more money but everyone is in business so its harder to get a job. and then you have to think hours on your feet if you dont mind long hours then go for nurseing.
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Why not combine the two?  A peds nurse.  You can get your RN and go for a specialty like ultrasound tech (it's a simple 1yr degree after nursing school) and you can make up to $30.00/hour.  My Mom was a peds nurse (LPN) for 17 years before she got her Ultrasound certificate.  She went from making $15.00/hr to $27.00/literally overnight.  That was 10 years ago.  It may be more than $30.00/hr now.  The advantage to being a nurse rather than a Dr. is that a nurse is pretty much freelance.  If she is good enough, she can work in private practice, hospitals, medflight, etc.  and not have to worry about all of the "headaches" of a doctor's internship etc. (Nurses generally intern where they work, so they get max benefits quicker).  They don't have to open an office, pay salaries, carry insurance etc.  You can even be a nurse practicioner with very little additional training from an RN.  I live in a rural community where just about every town has at least one Nurse Pract.  You can check out the bureau of Labor statistics website (www.bls.gov) to check out how much each career pays in your area for however much education you want to achieve.  Good Luck and God Bless!
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well it depends on what kinda work you wanna do. Like if you want to be an LPN, i would suggest becoming a CNA, then you could experience working under an LPN in a nursing home or hospital. Thats what i did and having that kinda experience makes it look good when you go to collage to become an LPN or RN and is actually required to get into a nursing program in most places.. Plus its nice to add that to your resume..
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The training and work of a Medical Assistant is focused on the outpatient medical office environment. In contrast, Nurses (LPN and RN) are primarily trained to work in an inpatient acute care or long-term care medical environment.
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the term licensed practitioner can mean a registered nurse, a registered nurse practitioner or any of several levels of licensing - i think you are asking about the difference between a registered nurse and a licensed practical nurse - if so - #1 - a registered nurse has a great deal more education and usually graduates from a 4 year college with a BSN - an Lpn education is usually vocational and carries no degree. #2 - RN practice level is higher and more specialized - Starting IV's, Transcribing MD orders, Supervising LPN practice. #3. RN's get paid a heck of a lot more than LPN's - there are lots more differences.