How To Compare And Contrast A Career Vs Nursing Career
Two Different Jobs you're considering(available through one degree, ie. Nursing)
I. Although both licensed practical nurses and registered nurse are similar
careers to consider, licensed practical nurses have lesser time to finish the nursing
program. On the other hand, registered nurses take two years to complete
the nursing program, but there are lots of advancement to a better quality of
life. Therefore, making a choice of becoming an license practical nurse or registered
nurse depends on an individual's passion in the nursing profession.
A. Licensed practical nurses and registered nurses have similar education in
college.
Both nursing programs require a hands on education. ie. Taking vital …show more content…
signs, administering wound care. Both licensed practical nurse and registered nurse obtain the same degree. ie. Associates degree. Some classes that are required to take are similar, such as courses like anatomy and physiology.
B. Both professions have similar job descriptions
Both jobs are in the medical field. ie. Hospitals, nursing homes, long term care homes Profession is based on the focus of the care of an individual, families, and communities.
Both licensed practical nurses and registered nurses has to be certified by the state he/she lives in.
Differences between licensed practical nurses and registered nurses
A. Licensed practical nurses attend school less time than registered nurses
1. Licensed practical nurse course takes a year to complete and be certified as a practical nurse, but schooling takes two years in order to achieve your associates degree. 2. A student interested in becoming an Licensed practical nurse can finish up the nursing program in one year or go to a 14 month program.
B. Registered nurses attend school for a longer period than a licensed
practical nurse
Registered nurse course programs takes up to two years to achieve an associates degree in a community college. An individual who is interested in taking the longer way and obtaining
a bachelor's degree will go on to 4 years of college.
Licensed practical nurses and registered nurses job descriptions are different in many ways
Licensed practical nurses have limited duties when it comes to work in a hospital. ie. Specialty areas in such as the Intensive care unit, emergency room. Licensed practical nurses generally work in a subaccute areas. ie. Hospitals, long term care facilities. Registered nurses do admitting and patient assessments Registered nurses carry more job responsibilities than a licensed practical nurse. ie. Administering IV lines and fluid medication throught IV, hang blood bags.
Salary for an Licensed practical nurse vs. Registered nurse
Licensed practical nurse in the state of Hawaii averages about $21.64/hour. Yearly income of $43, 760. registered nurse in the state of Hawaii averages a yearly income of $81,830
I. Although both licensed practical nurses and registered nurse are similar
careers to consider, licensed practical nurses have lesser time to finish the nursing
program. On the other hand, registered nurses take two years to complete
the nursing program, but there are lots of advancement to a better quality of
life. Therefore, making a choice of becoming an license practical nurse or registered
nurse depends on an individual's passion in the nursing profession.
A. Licensed practical nurses and registered nurses have similar education in
college.
Both nursing programs require a hands on education. ie. Taking vital …show more content…
signs, administering wound care. Both licensed practical nurse and registered nurse obtain the same degree. ie. Associates degree. Some classes that are required to take are similar, such as courses like anatomy and physiology.
B. Both professions have similar job descriptions
Both jobs are in the medical field. ie. Hospitals, nursing homes, long term care homes Profession is based on the focus of the care of an individual, families, and communities.
Both licensed practical nurses and registered nurses has to be certified by the state he/she lives in.
Differences between licensed practical nurses and registered nurses
A. Licensed practical nurses attend school less time than registered nurses
1. Licensed practical nurse course takes a year to complete and be certified as a practical nurse, but schooling takes two years in order to achieve your associates degree. 2. A student interested in becoming an Licensed practical nurse can finish up the nursing program in one year or go to a 14 month program.
B. Registered nurses attend school for a longer period than a licensed
practical nurse
Registered nurse course programs takes up to two years to achieve an associates degree in a community college. An individual who is interested in taking the longer way and obtaining
a bachelor's degree will go on to 4 years of college.
Licensed practical nurses and registered nurses job descriptions are different in many ways
Licensed practical nurses have limited duties when it comes to work in a hospital. ie. Specialty areas in such as the Intensive care unit, emergency room. Licensed practical nurses generally work in a subaccute areas. ie. Hospitals, long term care facilities. Registered nurses do admitting and patient assessments Registered nurses carry more job responsibilities than a licensed practical nurse. ie. Administering IV lines and fluid medication throught IV, hang blood bags.
Salary for an Licensed practical nurse vs. Registered nurse
Licensed practical nurse in the state of Hawaii averages about $21.64/hour. Yearly income of $43, 760. registered nurse in the state of Hawaii averages a yearly income of $81,830