It primarily depends upon the degree and specialization, but as a general rule of thumb - it is. A nurse practitioner has either a Master's degree or a Doctorate degree. There are other nursing specialties that also require these degrees such as Legal Nurse Consultant, Certified Nurse Specialist, Certified Nurse Midwife, and Nurse Educator to name some. Each of these has additional responsibilities above and beyond that of a registered nurse and are comparable to a nurse practitioner other than they are in different fields and responsibilities.
No, there is the registered nurse, and nurse practitioners that require advanced training and education.
There are various types of LPN nursing careers available. You can be a traveling LPN, and at home LPN, a ER LPN or even work in a doctors office as an LPN.
I am an LPN Do not need training
If working in a hospital, the highest rank an RN can go with nursing in their title is Chief Nursing Officer. Highest ranks outside the hospital are Assistant Surgeon General - through the military or civilian career pathways. Very Prestigious! A nurse may also become a CEO, Board Member or Entrepreneur.
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Each state has its own rules and regulations for LPN's. You will have to check with the state board of nursing in the state the LPN is licensed in.
No, an RN (Registered Nurse) is a higher level than an LPN. The scale goes CNA (Certified Nurses Aid), LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), RN (Registered Nurse), APRN (Advanced Practice RN-- requires and advanced degree such as a PhD in nursing).
You can find a variety of nursing and LPN courses here: http://onlinelpncourses.com/
There are many place online to attain your Nursing Lpn Training online. For a list of schools that offer programs visit healthcare-trainingcenter.com
Concorde Career Colleges in Memphis offers a nursing program where an LPN can be obtained.
Medical assistant, LPN, RN
An LPN is a licensed Practical Nurse. In order to become an LPN, one needs to first obtain a nursing degree. An LPN is able to do more tasks compared to a registered nurse.