What is the differnce between practicle nursing and a bachelor's in nursing?

A liscence practical nurse (LPN in most places) is a nursing position that takes less than a year to become certified and tested. They work under registered nurses and doctors in performing medical tasks. A bachelor's degree in nursing (or even an associates degree) would make you eligible to test as a registered nurse (RN). RNs can perform a wider variety of tasks and, more importantly, can perform them without as much supervision and limitations. So RNs can be in a variety of jobs, like school nurses or homecare nurses. RNs make a good amount more money as well of course. It's a very good job field to consider, and if you wanted you could become an LPN and start working and enter an RN program in advanced standing because of your certification, but a lot of people opt to go for one or the other, especially with the long waiting lists for enrollment.

Honestly? About $30,000 a year.

LPN's do about 90% of the same tasks as an RN and get paid a fraction of what RN's do.

Get your RN if you can....LPN's are finding it harder and harder to find employment.