Jeffery Said:

what are all the different types of nursing and what are the differences between them?

We Answered:

If you are in the US, it only takes 1 year to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). It generally takes around 2 1/2 years to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing, which will enable you to the NCLEX and become an RN. You can also become an RN by earning a BSN, which takes about 4 years.

LPN's rarely work in the pediatric unit or in a children's hospital. Most LPN's are employed in nursing homes, although some work in physician's offices or immediate care clinics.

The healthcare trend for the past several years (and will be long into the future) is an RN and Patient Care Tech staff within the acute care units of a hospital. The PCT job rather morphs the Certified Nursing Assistant and LPN into one role.

The program is relatively easy to get into likely due to the fact the the LPN position is being phased out in the hospitals and most prospective nursing students don't see themselves working in an extended care facility (nursing home), so there aren't as many applicants for practical nursing compared to a degree program to be an RN.

Bradley Said:

What is the difference between the different types of nursing?

We Answered:

A BSN is the educational degree; the "RN" is what you get when you pass the NCLEX exam ("registered" or licensed). A RN can be a BSRN or a ADN (associates degree RN). Both do nursing functions. A nurse practitioner is a mid level practitioner (which is a masters transitioning to a doctorate). they no longer do traditional nursing tasks. They function in the medical mode: seeing patients, making a diagnosis, physical exams, ordering tests, prescribing meds etc. Nurses (those without advanced training) can not prescribe meds nor make a medical diagnosis.

Misty Said:

What are the average the average per hour wages of the ff types of nursing in the US?

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These are all ballpark estimates, and it will vary around the country, but remember that states that pay higher wages also have higher costs of living so in the end you really are not making more money:

LPNs make probably anywhere from $16-$20 per hour
RNs with an associates degree working as a staff nurse make anywhere from $25-$50+ per hour - you make more money based on years of experience rather than the specialty you work in (i.e. OR nurses do not make more than med/surg nurses or ER nurses, etc.).
RNs with a BSN working as a staff nurse won't make much more - my hospital pays $1 per hour more for staff nurses with a BSN over the associates.
RNs who hold a masters degree (Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, Nursing Leadership / Management, etc.) will make more - could be anywhere from $70K per year or more. A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) makes the best money, starting salary is over $100k per year in the US.

Chemical engineers probably hold a master's degree, and I would be willing to bet they probably make a good deal more than RNs, but I cannot say for sure.

Jenny Said:

what are the different types on nursing and which makes more?

We Answered:

An "NP" is a Nurse Practioner. That is a Registered Nurse that has earned a Bacholor of Science in Nursing, worked several years in a specific area of nursing/health care, then has returned to school to earn a Masters in a specific area of nursing. She/he then is qualified to be a "mid-level" practitioner and see patients for routine well-person physicals and exams..such as a Pap smear, well-baby check, yearly exam, etc and also to examine, diagnose, and treat patients with minor illnesses and injuries. NP's can order and interpret lab work, they can order other diagnostic tests, and most can write prescriptions.

Overall, it takes about 7-8 years to become a Nurse Practitioner.

As far as Advanced Practice Nurses, the one that makes the most is the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist...but they also carry one of the most expensive kinds of malpractice insurance.

A Certified Nurse-Midwife doesn't make near what a CRNA does, but she also carries a lot of malpractice insurance, too.

Lois Said:

Can you tell me the each types of Nursing and how hard are they?

We Answered:

You need to become a RN or an LVN first for any of these jobs. All nursing specialties are on the job training after you graduate. You will rotate through many of these areas in nursing school. ALl nurses go to school for either a bachelors (4 years) in nursing or an associates in nursing (2 years + prereqs). Both become RNs when they pass the NCLEX exam. So the study time is the same for all. An LVN goes to a vocational school for 1 year. Look into getting accepted to a nursing school & they will have info for you about their specific requirements.

Howard Said:

What are the differnt types of nursing degrees to go to school for and what is the pay like for them?

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There are about 8 different types of RNs (RN,PHN, NP, NM, CRNA, HHN, OHN, LVN). They all are very expensive to go to school for. For example my sister just graduated last year and now she's 70,000$s in debt (student loans) with still no job. They can range from normal hospital nurse to going to someone's home and caring for them at home. They all get decent pay but it matters what part of the country you are in for example nurses in like the bay area (San Fran) get around 50$ an hour + or- a few bucks maybe even more. and then for example Nurses in the south don't get nearly as much because the cost of living isn't anything near what it is in San Fransisco.

Sonia Said:

What are all the types of nursing jobs?

We Answered:

Nurses are employed in many different settings. What they do varies greatly depending on the setting, the area within that setting, and even the shift. Generally, nurses are responsible for the health and safety of the patient; how they carry out that responsibility varies greatly.
Salary also varies across the United States, but nurses usually make well above minimum wage and have much more economic stability than most other careers out there.