VOCATIONAL NURSES AND REGISTERED NURSES

Vocational Nurses and Registered Nurses



Vocational Nurses and Registered Nurses

Introduction

In the field of medicine and health care, the job profile of a LVN, that is to say, a Licensed Vocational Nurse, and a Registered Nurse are often used in relation with one another. However, the two professions vary greatly and each of them entails entirely disparate job qualifications, responsibilities and expectations.

Analysis

In general, Licensed Vocational Nurses are also referred to as Licensed Practical Nurses or LPNs. The job profile and the term used for a Licensed Vocational Nurse often vary from region to region, depending upon ...