degrees certifications ect??? details please?
CNA takes from six months to a year, depending on the school. LPN's can complete their schooling in two or three years, depending on the state. RN's take from three to four years, depending on the school. RN is the only one you can get a bachelor's degree in , as well as master's, PhD's, etc. I have them ranked in order of income, with CNA's making the least. Between LVN and RN, there are not a whole lot of differences in employment. RN's are usually charge nurses in hospitals, while LVN's do charge in nursing homes, clinics, etc. Only RN's can work in school district nursing. RN's can become nurse practitioners in a lot of fields, like anesthesia and midwifery. CNA's have a very low ceiling as far as different opportunities and pay. They work almost exclusively in nursing homes and the occasional doctor's office. (I'm speaking for the state of Texas, by the way.) But you can always get one and use that to support yourself while you are working on a higher level. |
