LPN stands for "Licensed Practical Nurse." This is not the same as the modern credential of nurse practitioner, as some believe. A practical nurse has less training and skill than a registered nurse, and an LPN can perform many of the functions of an MD.
LPN
No. LPN stands for Licensed Practical Nurse. They have less training than an RN (Registered Nurse)
LPN is licensed practical nurse and LVN is licensed vocational nurse.
No, the registered nurse (RN), is at a higher level, in comparison to a licenced practical nurse (LPN).
LPN stands for licensed practical nurse. They are known as LVNs, licensed vocational nurse, in the states of Texas and California.Licensed Practical Nurse.
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.
LPN in reference to LPN classes stands for: Licensed Practical Nurse. A nurse is one who works with doctors to care for sick people. The process of becoming an LPN is not an easy one -- school and practice are required!
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.
A FLU nurse is an LPN or RN who administers flu shots.
Well, LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) is a type of degree, so that's what you'll get at a LPN school.
Licensed Practical Nurse.