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Nursing Jobs Rn

Danielle Said:

Nursing jobs.?

We Answered:

Medical/surgical RN
Cardiac telemetry RN
Labor & Delivery RN
Pediatric RN
Operating room RN
Psychiatric RN
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) RN
Emergency Room RN
School Nurse RN
Doctor's Office RN
Oncology (Cancer) RN
Home Health RN (Visiting Nurse)

Alfredo Said:

What are the differences of these nursing jobs?

We Answered:

Your list is a little off.
"Nursing" is a general term; used to define a large scope of individuals with varying education and skills.

CNA's are nursing assistants. They change linens, help feed and bathe/change people, help with mobilizing patients, basic care.

LPN's and LVN's are basically the same thing. They are limited scope nurses (scope varies from state to state, and country-country). In the US, some of these nurses are eligible to write the RN exam. In Canada, they are not.

RN nurses are mostly Bachelor degree holders (but not all- there are some older nurses who are hospital trained. They are full scope nurses.

"Certified" isn't a term commonly used in nursing- I've never heard of it. I've heard of "Registered nurse" or "Licensed Nurse". Which basically means you have your nursing license.

RN to BSN is not a nursing position. It is an educational pathway that some RN's take who do not yet have their BSN.

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