2006-12-16 09:44:45 · 3 answers · asked by ♥ Can you help me? 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
No the medical industry is regulated heavily and has a distinctness all it's own
1) RN (there are 2 yr & 4 yr Registered Nurses)
2) LPN (licensed practical nurse)
3) CNA (certified nursing assistant) These are the gophers at the hospitals and nursing homes... At the doctors office locations Medical Technicians are usually used as opposed to CNAs.
There is a disparity of income as well. CNAs typically earn 8-10/hr, LPN up to 25/hr RN up to 40/hr. All of this is dependent on location and demand.
2006-12-16 10:14:48 · answer #1 · answered by westfield47130 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, they are definitely two different careers. A practical nurse has a year's worth of schooling compared to a CNA having weeks to 6-12 weeks of training. Also, a CNA is more into the personal hygiene and general care compared to a practical nurse. A practical nurse is more into giving injections and more on the medical care side. I have included some further information down below.
2006-12-16 17:56:24 · answer #2 · answered by dawncs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-12-16 17:47:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋