Pick the Type of Nurse You Want to Be

 Pick the Type of Nurse You Want to Be

A Registered Nurse (RN) is a nurse who has graduated with a diploma or a degree from a stateapproved nursing program, passed the state board examination for professional nurses, and has been granted a license by the state to practice professional nursing in that state. RNs with advanced degrees and certificates will have increased options for their scope of practice. A Licensed Practical (or Vocational) Nurse (LPN/LVN) is a technical nurse who has graduated from a state-approved nursing program, passed the state board examination for practical nursing, and has been granted a license to practice in that state as a practical nurse. The LPN/LVN works under the supervision of an RN or a physician to provide patient care. With IV Certification, the LPN/LVN can perform certain aspects of IV care. The title of Practical or Vocational Nurse varies by state law, but the role is essentially the same