What Does an LPN Do?
Licensed practical nurses (LPN), also referred to as licensed vocational nurses (LVN) in a few states, provide basic patient medical care. They are higher in rank than certified nursing assistants (CNA), but both LPNs and CNAs work under the supervision of registered nurses (RN) and medical doctors (MD).
To make it clearer, the ranking order is as follows:
- Medical Doctor (MD)
- Physician Assistant (PA) and Nurse Practitioner (ARNP)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Depending on the type of medical facility, there also may be Physician Assistants (PA) and Nurse Practitioners (ARNP), in that case both of these professionals would fall in line between the Medical Doctor (MD) and Registered Nurse (RN).
A career as an LPN could be a stepping stone to other healthcare careers. A motivated person could get trained as an LPN, get a job in a hospital or other facility, and then utilize the facility's tuition reimbursement program to train for an even higher paying career as a Registered Nurse (RN) or other allied health professional.
A career as an LPN could be a stepping stone to other healthcare careers. A motivated person could get trained as an LPN, get a job in a hospital or other facility, and then utilize the facility's tuition reimbursement program to train for an even higher paying career as a Registered Nurse (RN) or other allied health professional.
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