What’s the difference between an LPN, ADN, and BSN degree?
Submitted by Pam Brown, October 2–6 • They are all routes to becoming a nurse – it’s a matter of preparation and time. To become an RN (registered nurse) you must graduate from a state-approved school of nursing. B-RCN has LPN and RN to BSN tracks to help those nurses complete the BSN degree. Talk to our Admissions office about the time needed to complete the various tracks. • An LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) is an entry level job in health care. LPNs have about one year of training, usually through a vocational/technical school. They mainly assist RNs in giving care to patients. Average salary for an LPN is $29,000 (1999). • An ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) is a degree from a Jr. College. It takes about 2 years after your pre-requisites are completed to get the ADN. Students with an ADN are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam to become an RN (Registered Nurse). In general, RNs with associate degrees spend most of their time in direct patient care as staff nurses
