Whats is the difference between a registerd nurse and an lpn or lvn nurse?

I am Little disturbed by others' answers
A LPN/LVN is not what others are saying
and a RN doesn't have a min of a Bachelors degree
most have a AS, or Associates degree which takes 2 years
1 year longer than a LVN
I have worked in ER ICU and Telemetry
doing the same things as a RN it is not a stop below
that is insulting.
A RN has a degree a LPN / LVN has a diploma
Rn's do have more opportunities etc.
but that is the simply way to put it.
Also what state you are licensed in makes a huge difference
in Texas I Intubated patients, hung IV antibiotics
and did IV pushes
and Morphine drips and took care of patients on ventilators
in the er i even put a few sutures in an ear lobe.

If you are unsure it is always best to get the highest degree possible for yourself
What State do you live in???
and good luck , there is not a bad decision there
if you choose LPN/LVN you can go back the nurses shortage is so bad
that they have accelerated classes from LPN to RN in a year
or maybe a bit more
welcome to the best profession every

LPN / LVN is a step-down from an RN. They are trained in basic patient care, some kinds of skills such as wound care, can give certain meds (but not all - some IV drugs cannot be given), and they do some limited patient assessment through vital signs, etc.

A RN has more education in anatomy, physiology, disease pathology, etc. Their specific core of function is based in what we call "ADPIE" - assessment, diagnosis, plan, intervention, and evaluation. We don't just gather the assessment information as an LPN would - we need to do something with that information. We create a unique nursing diagnosis, which is different from a medical diagnosis, and from there we create goals or outcomes that we need to meet, and we implement interventions to meet those goals.

RNs have a higher level of legal responsibility too. Even if a RN delegates tasks to a LPN or CNA, they are still completely responsible for that patient's well being and safety, and if the RN delegated a task inappropriately, the RN is liable.

There are different levels of being an RN - the minimum degree required is a 2 year associates degree, but it's preferred to get a 4 year BSN at some point. You can go on to specialize and earn a master's degree.

LPN / LVN is about a 1 year program and some programs don't even award you an actual degree, just a certification.

The previous answer mentioned MAs and PAs. An MA is similar to LPN / LVN but is usually more trained in medical office administration duties and are found primarily in out patient clinics. MAs also only earn certification, and the other downside is that medical assisting is not a regulated profession by most states and you do not hold a professional license, just the certification that your school awarded you with. LPN / LVN is an actual license.

A PA degree is different from all of these, you are similar in capacity to a Nurse Practitioner (master's degree level nurse) where you can prescribe medications and be a primary care provider for patients, but you still work with an associate physician. I believe in most places a PA is a master's degree program also.

an lpn has approx 1 year of vocational training. rns have an associates or bachelors degree. lpn's are more limited as to areas they can work in. an lpn can not hang blood, administer iv push medications, or work with ventilator dependent patients.

I am just finishing my LPN program getting ready to go to a "bridge" program to get my RN Associates degree. My Hus is an RN with an Associates degree getting his BSN. RNs and LPNs do the same work, side by side in most hospitals. Depending on the hospital, LPNs are not allowed to work in certain areas, such as ICU, but it depends on the hospital. In my state, RNs get more "book" training and LPNs are required to have more clinical experience.
In my state, a MA does NOT have more training. Here, a MA is in between a CNA and a LPN. Also, here LPNs CAN work with intubated patients and IV pushes. Actually, I have already been offered a job in ICU at my former facility.
LPNs can hang blood in my state, it just depends on the facility as to whether or not you will be allowed. All nurses have another nurse check the paperwork with them before the blood is given. LPNs can't administer certain drugs and in most facilities, your assessment must be reviewed by a RN, but the process LPNs are taught is the same.
Good luck and best wishes.

I don't know what an LVN is but an RN registered nurse has to go to school longer and is more trained than an LPN. They usually have at least a Bachelor's Degree. If you are considering the medical field, look into PA (Physician's Assistant) programs, or MA (Medical Assistant) programs. Both of those are more trained than an LPN. RN is the highest trained in nursing.