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Suzanne’s Answer

Hello quintoniesha C.,

This all depends on what type of nursing practice you are interested in pursuing. Let's take a quick look around the area where you live.

If you want to become a certified nurses aide: https://hearttoheartmemphis.com/become-a-cna

If you are interested in becoming a licensed vocational nurse: https://tcatmemphis.edu/programs/practical-nursing

If you are interested in becoming a registered nurse: https://www.registerednursing.org/schools/memphis-tn/ or https://www.southwest.tn.edu/nursing/

It is very important to understand these very different roles. Becoming a nurse assistant can be considered a trade. However, earning your RN license is a profession. Here is some information explaining the differences between these job titles:

https://www.gurnick.edu/choose-cna-lvn-phl/

https://senatobiahealthcare.com/difference-between-a-cna-rn-lpn/

I hope you read through all of the links above which will help you understand the job definitions. The world is badly in need of trained medical staff who deliver kind, expert, and compassionate care to patients of all ages.

Let me know if you have further questions!

Best,
Sue, RN
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Estelle’s Answer

LVN typically is approximately a 10 month program
RN you can do either:
2 year Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN)
or
4 years for your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Either Degree you will have to take the NCLEX-RN exam (you take this exam after you graduate)
So what's the difference?
Some people get their ADN 1st then enter the work force earlier.
Also some companies offer tuition assistance to help pay for your BSN if you want to continue your education.
BSN opens more doors for you. The BSN often times can advance into management jobs, leadership positions, specialties and research.
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Richard’s Answer

Some community colleges offer an LVN degree, but if you want to become a registered nurse you will need to attend a 4-year university.
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Tequila’s Answer

Hello Quintoniesha,
Just so many things, it just depends on your end game. I say that knowing that you are young and can change you mind at any time. If you want upward mobility, like getting into management, specialty nursing, or want to travel as a nurse, I would suggest you work towards a Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN). With that you provide yourself with the best opportunities to be hired wherever you want to go. There are other avenues to becoming a nurse, but getting a BSN provides you a level of security that the other avenues don't. When it comes to salary, you make more money. When it comes to leadership positions, most facilities want you to have a BSN as a minimum. It you want to become an advanced practice nurse of any kind, you need the BSN.
These days there are programs to get your tuition paid by your employer when you go to nursing school. So why not pursue the BSN...
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