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Registered Nursing Jobs InfoDo you know the difference between a Certified Nurse Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse and a Registered Nurse? In order to better understand the different nursing jobs, it is important understand some essential information about nurses. Certified Nursing Assistants, CNAs, are required to have a minimum of 120 hours of state approved training and 16 hours of supervised clinical training. These nursing professionals are needed to provide routine care to patients so that nurses can provide care that only they are allowed to perform. Licensed Practical Nurses, LPNs (also known as Licensed Vocational Nurses, LVN, in California and Texas), usually have one to two years of training in anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and practical patient care. They must pass a state examination and renew their licenses annually. These nurses can perform complex procedures but only under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician. They sometimes supervise Certified Nursing Assistants. Registered Nurses perform the largest scope of work in the nursing profession due to their extensive education and broader experience in patient care. RNs are often assigned to supervisory roles to oversee tasks performed by LPN/LVNs and CNAs and ensure that patients receive appropriate, professional care by assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care of the sick or injured. RNs can receive an Associates or Bachelors degree in nursing. They are also required to be licensed to practice in the state where they are working. Most RNs specialize in a particular area of patient care, examples of nursing specialties include Critical Care, Operating Room and Labor & Delivery. There are many differences in nursing jobs and the nurses who perform these jobs. Each performs a separate but integrated function in the healthcare setting. |
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