What are the differences in the nurses between LPN, RN and CNA?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by nurseadvice

I am looking into nursing colleges but I have a degree in Medical Assisting already. Can I go into an RN program for nurses or do I have to start at the begining of a CNA?

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3 Responses to What are the differences in the nurses between LPN, RN and CNA?

  1. Rondi says:
    August 30, 2010 at 7:31 am

    you can go into RN you have a degree in ma thats the same as cna

  2. chance006 says:
    August 30, 2010 at 7:34 am

    CNA- certified nursing assistant – just above minimum wage
    LPN – licensed nurse practitioner – 2 year degree (not as hard as RN and fair pay)
    RN – registered nurse – 4 year degree (in some states there are still 2 year RN degrees) good pay $40k and up
    CRNA – certified registered nurse anesthetist – six years of school and nursing experience – Starting over $100k/year

  3. Kimberly T says:
    August 30, 2010 at 8:21 am

    You can do either- the order of superiority is CNA (lowest) LPN, then RN (highest). There isn’t much difference between an LPN or and RN- LPN’s can’t do med flushes and RN’s do more paperwork. Most hospitals only want RN’s. I’d go for the RN- you have more choices!