RN LPN Difference?
67I'm so old I have no clue what a LVN is. (Licensed Vocational Nurse?)
However, differences between LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) and RN (Registered Nurse) are considerable.
One can earn a license to be a Practical Nurse with an associate's degree from a community college ... takes two years, even if one has been out of high school with a diploma for many years.
One can earn a degree in nursing as Registered Nurse from an accredited university in one's state, i.e., Michigan State University, University of Michigan. It's four years of hard work, and sleeping with one's books. However, if one has been out of high school for several years (with diploma), one must always qualify oneself with mandated credits from a community college. It's expensive in addition to the hard work and book-sleeping.
RN, Registered Nurse, can open a lot of doors for one: Director of Nursing in a SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility), well-paid County Nurse, and the list goes on.
Nurses today are not paid their worth, LPN or RN, unless one has earned a 4-year degree as an RN and works as surgical nurse -- that annual salary can range from $50,000 to $90,000 with full health/medical/optical (who would trust a blind nurse)/dental/life insurance, 401k, clothing (scrubs) recompense, and transportation recompense.
Once one has earned a BS (Bachelor of Science) degree in nursing, one has a good bargaining chip.
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mariesue, thanks for your comment, sweet gal!
years ago, i had to earn specific credits for one year from a community college to qualify for aceeptance by/entry into Michigan State Univeristy's School of Nursing. I received my letter of acceptance in October and my mother suffered her first massive stroke in November.
I had to comment on this one as soon as I read your first line "I'm so old". If the picture of you on here is really you, I see not an old person but a beautiful one, come on already, you are not old and you know it.
Yellowburgundy! Oh, thank you for that comment, Sweet Heart! I turn 60 this coming October.
The photo out here is REALLY ME. (Reason the smile and posture are so interesting is I took it myself with my digital camera on a self-timer about 8 months ago.)
I feel old most of the time (probably fatigue due to my job [grin].) I'm fine with getting older, considering the options (death is the other one).
Thanks again for your comment and compliment.
I, too, am looking at the differences between the designations. However, I am curious about an RN from a University versus an RN from Community College. If they both take the same exam, is there a difference?
Maitri, hi! Thanks for your comment, good point. I'll answer the best I can.
Please keep in mind, this is only my opinion, ok? Since I started my very short adventure in career change (1 month due to Mom's first massive stroke) back in 1977, I'm certain many things have changed.
There are 3 ways of which I know to earn a degree in nursing: 1) teaching hospital, i.e., University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan (4 years - BS Degree); 2) University, i.e., Michigan State University (4 years - BS Degree); 3) Community College (2 years - Associate Degree).
As in any career, the more the education and training one has, the more money one can earn. It is true, the state board exam is the same for all RN no matter how they got there.
I hope this info helps you. If you do choose to pursue a career in Nursing, I wish you unlimited success in your endeavor.
~Nan
This is good information for me. I am still considering becoming a LPN after high school. I want to be able to expand my interests in many ways. Helping those in need. Thanks for the info.
LPN is a Licensed Practical Nurse. Education for this takes very little time, but you're not paid as well, and you'll most likely work in a nursing home. This is an RN with a bachelor's degree. With this degree, you can get into more advanced nursing and go into management. If u want more information about above subject, Please visit more site http://www.imededu.com/Pages/Vocationalnursing.asp
LPN is a Licensed Practical Nurse. Education for this takes very little time, but you're not paid as well, and you'll most likely work in a nursing home. This is an RN with a bachelor's degree. With this degree, you can get into more advanced nursing and go into management. If u want more information about above subject, Please visit following site http://www.imededu.com/Pages/Vocationalnursing.asp
Thanks for takeing your time and explainG everything that an LPN does. Now u have made me realize if im going to school this is what i really want...I WANT MY LNP THATS MY GOAL AND IM GOING TO ACHIEVE IT.IM GOING TO MAKE MY PARENTS PROUD!!!!!!!!
marisuewrites says:
15 months ago
great information Nancy and those who are needing to choose should read this!! =))