What is the difference between RN, BSN, LPN?
LPN stands for Licensed Practical Nurse and RN stands for Registered Nurse. Both the RN and LPN license are issued by the State for the privilege of practicing as a nurse. The LPN is a more restrictive license, with most LPNs working in nursing homes under an RN. The RN is considered a professional nurse. A BSN is an RN that was trained at the baccalaureate level as opposed to a degree program or an associate degree. The license is the same, they are both RNs. The difference is with employment opportunities, some require education on the baccalaureate level or higher, but not most. See your state board of nursing for more details about the laws that will govern your practice.
