Typically the school will give a number of credits based on your LPN license. One community college I know of gives 20 credits toward a degree. The rest depends on whether you completed any college level coursework. The critical sciences would include the following.
Yes you can. there are colleges that offer the RN completion program for LPN to RN.
Try myonlinenursingdegree.com/lpn-to-rn-programs.html
No, the registered nurse (RN), is at a higher level, in comparison to a licenced practical nurse (LPN).
Just about everything a RN can do but set up and start a blood Transfusion, Push IV drugs and administer some Cardiac drugs. LPN's are trained in all aspects of patient care, just like a RN. LPN'S can work as Directors of Nursing, over RN's. LPN can be trained in specialties just like RN's.
RN - Registered NurseLPN - Licensed Practical Nurse
Unfortunately, there is no LPN jobs that offer RN training while you work
The NCLEX-PN licensing exam is required in order to obtain licensure even as an LPN.
Typically, no. The lines of responsibility of an RN are usually on a higher level scope.
frequency for RN supervisory visit for LVN
No, an RN (Registered Nurse) is a higher level than an LPN. The scale goes CNA (Certified Nurses Aid), LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse), RN (Registered Nurse), APRN (Advanced Practice RN-- requires and advanced degree such as a PhD in nursing).
An LPN requires less schooling than an RN, but none theless, still more than a Medical assistant's postion. A LPN license is a 2 year year course usually obtained through a community college.
A registered nurse (RN) can earn much more than a licensed practical nurse (LPN), and has greater responsibilities. LPN's that wish to become RN's should contact a nursing school to see what that will entail and if any of their previous classes can transfer. An Rn needs to have detailed knowledge of the human body and medications, but many LPN skill sets can be transferred and may be able to save the student time and money.