Which makes more money... A LPN or a Nursing Assistant???? And whats the difference????

Im tryin to decide which career would be better for me.

Do NOT listen to Kate. An LPN is a nurse and depending on where you choose to work you can supervise an Rn. I am an LPN and I am the ADON of a long term care facility. A nurse is a nurse. You all have the same goals, to care for your patient. A CNA (nursing assistant) does not pass meds or have much medical training. They are the basic caregiver for meals, showers, bathroom etc. A CNA takes approx 3 months to become "certified", an LPN takes 13 months of school and then you can apply to sit for your State Boards. As an LPN I make $57,000 a year salary. As a CNA you can expect to make around $7-$10 per hour. Hope this helps.

A LPN makes more money than a nursing assistant, difference LPN stands for Licensed Practical Nurse which means more medical education

I believe a LPN makes more money. I know you have to go to school longer to be a LPN, so it makes since that they might make more money.

Probably depends on the location ,
Neither involves much education ,
They are both like entry level positions . . .
( next step up from housekeeping )
The serious nurses are the R.N.s ( registered ) and the better paying are those with a Bachelor's in nursing .

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I agree with the above comment. I just graduated as a LPN and I know that around here in Michigan, a nursing assistant makes around $10 an hour, and a LPN can make as much as $24-30 an hour, especially in the Nursing Homes. I, personally am considering a doctor's office starting $17 an hour, full-time, benefits and all. I would definately choose LPN over Nursing Assistant. You also have a better chance of becoming an RN through certain articulation programs within just one year of schooling! Then you bump up your pay another $10-15 an hour. The need for nurses are high, whether you are an LPN or RN. Good luck with your choice, once you become a nurse, you will ALWAYS be a nurse. Very Rewarding :-)

LPN is more schooling and more responsibilities. They get paid more also.

Nursing assistants or Health care aids sometimes do not need schooling at all, or they can take a course that is a few months. They dont get paid as much but they are still just as valuable to the team.

nurses make more than cna's do but it is a start towards your career if you are deciding to become a nurse for experience in healthcare.