Differences in nurses
An ADN stands for Associate Degreed Nurse

An RN is a registered nurse, a registered nurse means that you completed either an Associate level, Bachelor level (BSN), or Diploma program in Nursing. All three of these can sit for the exam to become a Registered Nurse. The difference is that a BSN has more education in theory, critical thinking. They receive more education and are considered more qualified to move into supervisory roles and research, etc. An ADN and Diploma nurse have more practical/clinical/hand-on experience coming out of school.

I am a RN with an Associate Degree. I am considering a BSN but I dont feel that its a must. You learn so much on the job and for the rest of your career.

A CNA is a Certified Nursing Assistant
An LPN is a Licensed Practical Nurse, they work under the indirect supervision of an RN and are not permitted to do certain nursing proceddures such as IV push drugs, etc. They receive much more hands-on schooling in proceedures and are more task oriented. Supposedly they dont have the critical thinking skills that a RN has but I've met a few LPN's that are better nurses than some RN's. It all depends on how much you want to learn and how dedicated you are.

I hope this is helpful. SOme may want to clarify or explain things a little better than I did.

thank you, now i understand ADN is still an RN but not as high as someone with a BSN or a masters. thanks.