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What is the difference between an Associate Degree Nurse (eligible to become RN) and a Practical Nurse (eligible to become a LPN)?

April 26, 2017Associate degree eligible LPN nurse practical RN

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What is the difference between an Associate Degree Nurse (eligible to become RN) and a Practical Nurse (eligible to become a LPN)?

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The practical nurse program is a 42 week certificate program. Most Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurses are employed in long term care and rehabilitation. The acute care hospitals and clinics employ some LPNs. In nursing homes, LPNs often take leadership positions, being the charge nurse on a particular unit.