What is the difference between an RN and an LNP?

Answer by  BrendaG (6111)

Although both have to aquire a license, the RN has the higher training, not to mention salary. RN's supervise the LPN's, Nurses' Aides, and Assistants. The RN can administer medicine to patients but the LPN is usually restricted to certain medicines they are permitted to administer.

Answer by  aearthdragon (471)

An RN is a nurse who is registered in the state-states they pratice. An LNP is a Licensed Nurse Practioner who in some states can and does proscribe medicine. An RN may not under the law.

Answer by  Aubs (1089)

The only real difference between an RN and LPN is that RNs can actually prescribe medicine. They both have mostly the same training, although RNs do have to go to school a bit longer.

Answer by  Jessie124 (1885)

An RN is a registered nurse and an LPN is a licensed practical nurse. They're both nurses, but RN's have more schooling and responsibilities. An LPN could report to an RN, but never the other way around. Depending on the state, an LPN might not be allowed to administer IV's or give blood transfusions.

Answer by  Jessie124 (1885)

RN means Registered Nurse and LPN means Licensed Practical Nurse. Usually, an LPN's training is no longer than 12 months, whereas training for an RN starts out at a minimum of 2 years. While LPN are very capable on the hospital floor, RN's will always be the shift supervisor's, etc.

Answer by  secondbanana (289)

R.N. is a Registered Nurse and an LPN is a Licensed Practical Nurse. R.N's have a 4 year degree in nursing and have more responsibility.

Answer by  lynn (821)

the main difference is an RN has had more education. usually an LPN goes to school for 2 years and an RN has a bachelors degree, (4 years)