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    Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) provide basic medical care like checking vitals and assisting with daily living activities. They complete a one-year program and must pass the NCLEX-PN exam. Registered nurses (RNs) administer treatments, coordinate care plans, and oversee other medical staff. They require a BSN, ADN, or diploma which take two to four years and must pass the NCLEX-RN exam.

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    Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) provide basic medical care like checking vitals and assisting with daily living activities. They complete a one-year program and must pass the NCLEX-PN exam. Registered nurses (RNs) administer treatments, coordinate care plans, and oversee other medical staff. They require a BSN, ADN, or diploma which take two to four years and must pass the NCLEX-RN exam.

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    Registered Nurse - RN

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    Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) provide basic medical care like checking vitals and assisting with daily living activities. They complete a one-year program and must pass the NCLEX-PN exam. Registered nurses (RNs) administer treatments, coordinate care plans, and oversee other medical staff. They require a BSN, ADN, or diploma which take two to four years and must pass the NCLEX-RN exam.

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    Licensed Practical Nurse Registered Nurse

    • Provide basic medical and nursing • Administer medication and


    care such as checking blood treatment to patients, coordinate
    pressure and inserting catheters, plans for patient care, perform
    ensure the comfort of patients by diagnostic test and analyze results,
    instruct patients on how to manage
    helping them bathe or dress,
    illnesses after treatment, and
    discuss health care with patients, oversee other workers such as LPNs,
    and report status of patients to nursing aides, and home care
    registered nurses and doctors. aides.
    https://www.allnursingschools.com/articles/registered-nurse-vs-licensed-practical-nurse/
    Licensed Practical Nurse Registered Nurse
    • You must complete an accredited practical • Three educational options are available: a
    nursing program which usually takes about bachelor’s of science in nursing (BSN), an
    one year to complete. These programs are associate’s degree in nursing (ADN), or a
    most often taken at technical or community diploma from an approved nursing program.
    BSNs usually take four years to complete,
    colleges. Courses usually combine
    whereas ADN and diploma programs usually
    academia in nursing, biology, and
    require two to three years to complete. All
    pharmacology, in addition to supervised
    programs include courses in social, behavior
    clinical experiences.
    and physical science in addition to clinical
    experiences in various workplaces.
    https://www.allnursingschools.com/articles/registered-nurse-vs-licensed-practical-nurse/
    Licensed Practical Nurse Registered Nurse
    • After completing your practical nursing • All registered nurses require a nursing license
    course from a state-approved program, acquired by completing an accredited nursing
    you’ll receive a certification in practical program and passing the National Council
    nursing. Once that is completed, you must Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Some
    RNs may choose to become certified through
    take the National Council Licensure
    professional associations in certain specialties.
    Examination (NCLEX-PN) in order to obtain
    Certification is usually voluntary, but some
    a license and be able to work as an LPN.
    advanced positions require it.

    https://www.allnursingschools.com/articles/registered-nurse-vs-licensed-practical-nurse/

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