What are the differences of these nursing jobs?


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* Nursing
* Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
* Practical Nursing (LPN)
* Nursing (RN)
* Vocational Nursing (LVN)
* Certified Nurse
* R.N. to B.S.N.

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  1. Juicy Fruit on June 17, 2010 3:26 am

    Your list is a little off.
    “Nursing” is a general term; used to define a large scope of individuals with varying education and skills.

    CNA’s are nursing assistants. They change linens, help feed and bathe/change people, help with mobilizing patients, basic care.

    LPN’s and LVN’s are basically the same thing. They are limited scope nurses (scope varies from state to state, and country-country). In the US, some of these nurses are eligible to write the RN exam. In Canada, they are not.

    RN nurses are mostly Bachelor degree holders (but not all- there are some older nurses who are hospital trained. They are full scope nurses.

    “Certified” isn’t a term commonly used in nursing- I’ve never heard of it. I’ve heard of “Registered nurse” or “Licensed Nurse”. Which basically means you have your nursing license.

    RN to BSN is not a nursing position. It is an educational pathway that some RN’s take who do not yet have their BSN.