What Is A Lpn Nurse Or A Rn Nurse,what Is The Activity Of Each One Of Them?

Posted on August 17, 2009 by nurseadvice

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4 Responses to What Is A Lpn Nurse Or A Rn Nurse,what Is The Activity Of Each One Of Them?

  1. Valentin says:
    August 17, 2009 at 4:29 pm

    A LPN=Licensed practical nurses (LPNs), or licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), care for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. The nature of the direction and supervision required varies by State and job setting. It takes a few months of schooling to obtain that certificate. To learn more go to http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos102.htm.
    RN= registered nurse they have either an associate degree (2 years of school). bachelor degree (4 years of schooling), or a master’s degree (6+ years of schooling). “Registered nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients’ family members. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.” To learn more go to http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm
    Only nurse practitioner are allowed to prescribe medication in some state. This require a master’s or doctorate degree (6+ years of schooling)
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  2. Patience says:
    August 17, 2009 at 4:43 pm

    An LPN cannot write prescriptions (depending on which state), and RN can. Also, in my state (WI), LPNs aren’t in high demand anymore because they can’t do as much as RNs can (from a legal standpoint). RNs have more privileges, but again this varies state to state.

  3. yesctyr says:
    August 17, 2009 at 5:26 pm

    it used to be:
    CNA certified nursing assistant – 6 week course
    LPN licensed practicing nurse – Associate degree
    RN registered nurse – Bachelors degree

  4. Ben l says:
    August 17, 2009 at 5:43 pm

    rn mean requiter nurse and l nvn means licenses parishioner nurse