Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) vs Registered Nurse (RN) - What's the difference? | Lecturio Nursing

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In this video we will review the difference between the roles and responsibilities of LPNs and RNs as well as the differences in education, certification, licensure, and degrees. What are the benefits of an LPN program? Who is an LPN program best suited for? How to become a registered Nurse? Are there differences in the study program for licensed pratical nurses? All of those questions will be answered in this video!

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - The two Nurse licenses
1:02 - What's the biggest difference?
1:30 - Primary roles of a Registered Nurse (RN)
2:04 - How to become a Registered Nurse (RN)?
2:23 - Difference in nursing program for Licsensed Practical Nurses (LPN)
3:13 - Practical example of the differences
4:10 - So why would you pick one or the other?
4:33 - LPN's are essential!
5:15 - Outro