The Difference Between CNA, LVN, RN | Broken Down & Explained

The Difference Between CNA, LVN, RN | Broken Down & Explained | Male Nurse

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The Difference Between CNA, LVN, RN | Broken Down & Explained | Male Nurse
In this video I explain three different types of nurses: CNA, LVN & LPN, and RN. Decide which is the best option for you. Each nursing field has it's benefits. In this video, I will explain the salary, schooling requirements, work settings, time that it takes, and some general thoughts I've gathered from own experience.
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| TIMESTAMPS |
0:00 Intro
01:23 What to expect in this video?
01:49 CNA (certified nursing assistant)
01:55 CNA: Salary
02:02 CNA: Requirements
03:30 CNA: Time that it takes
03:49 CNA: Cost
04:21 CNA: Work Settings
05:25 CNA: Typical Duties
07:11 CNA: General Thoughts
09:49 LVN/LPN
10:14 LVN/LPN: Salary
10:23 LVN/LPN: Requirements
10:42 LVN/LPN: Time that it takes
10:54 LVN/LPN: Cost
11:34 Work Settings
12:49 Typical Duties
14:09 General Thoughts
14:55 RN (Registered Nurse)
15:24 RN: Salary
15:51 RN: Requirements
16:27 RN: Take that it takes
17:19 RN: Cost
19:19 Work Settings
19:55 RN: Typical Duties
22:28 RN: General Thoughts
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@daveatauvich2826 2 ай бұрын

When i started out as a NA in the early 1990’s nursing homes hired you with no experience. The NH sent us to become a CNA. While working there I was going to college. I went from CNA to RN. Been a long journey and I made a good living. Been a RN 28 years and before that 5 years as a CNA.

@MaleNurseMentor 2 ай бұрын

I’m happy to see you share your journey, it’s inspiring to also know your journey began that way! Thanks for sharing!

@aarong.7755 5 күн бұрын

Thanks for making this in a very neutral and positive way lots of people and unfortunately nurses like to compare. I noticed LVNs always compare RNs and I don’t understand the hate.

@MaleNurseMentor 4 күн бұрын

I appreciate that! There is a comparison factor I’ve noticed as well .

@northernfreedommusic 3 ай бұрын

I enjoyed your video! I live in NH and currently in school to become a CNA. My goal is to become an LPN and here it is a requirement to be a CNA first as well as the TEAS. Its pricy here, 25k for the LPN which is a 12 month program. But the pay is generous so it will be worth it. I am very excited to get into healthcare!

@MaleNurseMentor 3 ай бұрын

Awesome!! Yeah some programs can have extra requirements. The price of that program can be a barrier for sure, but it sounds like it’d be an investment into your future career. I agree! I’ve seen some RN programs also require a CNA certificate. - Healthcare is a solid career, there is so much in it, a lot of career development options within it. LPN is a solid way in. I wish you the best on your journey!!

@BluOrangeJuice 5 ай бұрын

This was simply the best. Great audio. Great info. Thanks for helping me start the journey from EMT to RN. Talk to ya in 5 years, God willing!

@MaleNurseMentor 5 ай бұрын

Thanks ! I'm glad to hear. Goodluck on your journey. I plan to be here that whole time. Reach out any time for any questions!

@ronjohnson4059 7 ай бұрын

Thanks man just subscribed it’s hard to find male nurses and learn stuff from really appreciate your videos keep the content coming. Starting nursing school in January 😎

@MaleNurseMentor 7 ай бұрын

Thanks brother!! I appreciate the support. I plan to keep the content going, so stick around. And good luck man! It’ll be a ride if you ever have any questions reach out to me anytime! Here or insta. 💪

@quealonzo 7 ай бұрын

It’s interesting how you’ve mentioned how LVN can only monitor, which is exactly what I am learning in my program now. But, at the same time we still are required to learn and know the RN role. Most definitely going to the next level after this program, lol

@MaleNurseMentor 7 ай бұрын

That’s neat to hear! Glad to hear you were able to relate lol. But definitely, keep the next level on the horizon. You got this! Good luck as you continue your program!

@vertiian 4 ай бұрын

It's crazy how different the scope is depending on location. As an LPN in Canada (we actually use the term RPN in my province) I can do assessments, health teaching... just about anything an RN can do except critical care. LPN is a 2 year diploma, RN is a 4 year bachelor's degree only.

@MaleNurseMentor 4 ай бұрын

That is crazy! I appreciate you sharing that. An LPN has a wide scope it seems down in Canada!

@vertiian 4 ай бұрын

@@MaleNurseMentor I'm doing the BSN degree now and I don't feel like I'm learning anything new except maybe public health... Kind of a letdown lol.

@MaleNurseMentor 4 ай бұрын

Sorry to hear that disappointment. I know here in America a BSN leads to opening doors for better advanced opportunities for promotion. Is that not the case in Canada?

@vertiian 4 ай бұрын

@@MaleNurseMentor That's true since it's the only option for RN here. But 3 more years of school. Bruuuuh

@MaleNurseMentor 4 ай бұрын

It sucks! School is my least favorite. Time passes regardless, you’re making good use of your time. I’m sure your efforts will pay off for you.

@xmrxjoexx 7 ай бұрын

I came across your videos by some odd chance haha ! I like your videos man. I have been a CNA for 4 years and I am working to get my lvn but currently I am a travel CNA and I am loving it 🙌🏼 Keep your content up Also I don’t know if you are Hispanic but I feel like I can relate because I am Latino. It is great seeing Latino man getting into the field because we are a rare breed in the field itself

@MaleNurseMentor 7 ай бұрын

Haha, thanks brother! I appreciate you sharing that. I’m glad you commented. I am Hispanic, you are right and I agree. There aren’t many men in general in nursing but especially Hispanic males. Keep representing!

@Godluv4L 4 ай бұрын

You are so sweet and seem to be such a good man. I loved the video and thank you for this information. I am a CNA in the UK looking to be a RN in the US soon :)

@MaleNurseMentor 4 ай бұрын

Thanks ! I appreciate the kind words. I wish you the best on that journey, reach out if you have any questions or want to bounce ideas…

@Godluv4L 4 ай бұрын

@@MaleNurseMentor Thank you for your reply and encouragement. But I don't think I am your target audience being that I'm a girl and your channel is more focused towards males, which I think is a brilliant content. I just wanted to know the definition and the job description and salaries for these health professions. It's all new to me,for eg in the UK the CNA is called a HCA healthcare assistant but I think in the US they are more skilled and can draw blood and check vitals but at the same time can't do tube feeding but here any HCA with complex needs training can do PEG feeding (I don't know if it's called the same thing in the US) but anyways here you just complete a in person Care certificate training with moving and handling, first aid, medication administration, epilepsy, dementia training with human rights legislation and some online courses on charting and things like that and you're good to go. It takes a week max. And in the US is an extensive 6 weeks training with placements and etc. I kinda wanna go to the states and go to CNA school tbh I'm really interested 😀😀😀

@Godluv4L 4 ай бұрын

@@MaleNurseMentor oh and your LPN is our nursing associate it takes two years to complete here and it is a nursing science foundation degree in college or uni ☺️ And nurses are the same but we don't have an accelerated program for nursing. The maximum we have is a 18 months top up nursing programme for qualified nursing associates to become registered nurses. So the US is the way to go, the courses are much shorter and just as excellent 👌🏽

@MaleNurseMentor 4 ай бұрын

I can understand that! My channel does have a heavy male audience focus, which is fair to say, but I always know nurses are nurses just the same :). Oh interesting... there does appear to be many differences in the UK vs the US. The CNA here is very limited actually, for example no IV access here for a CNA. Often CNAs perform vital signs, med pass assistance, and ADL assist. Its interesting to hear some of the differences. But its great to hear the healthcare from across the globe. I hope you continue on your aspirations and get to the places you wish to reach :) @@Godluv4L

@MaleNurseMentor 4 ай бұрын

That is interesting, as here a degree would at least be required in a ADN RN program. @@Godluv4L

@MR-DESHON-R 6 ай бұрын

I'm making around $86k as an LPN. Of course I've been an LPN for over 10 years and have been very strategic about my career path. About $4k of that is bonus and overtime. But with side hustle and disability compensation from the VA I total around $106k yearly. Here in Texas LVNs can do re-assessments. If it's an initial assessment then the RN is required to do it. LVNs can only reassess after the RN has already assessed the patient. Like in a home health settings the RN does an assessment every quarter. Any assessment done by the LVN is just a reassessment of that assessment.

@MaleNurseMentor 6 ай бұрын

Nice! I appreciate you adding more context from your experience. I'm sure others will also find it helpful! LVN/LPN's are essential members of the nursing field.

@maxthomas8126 3 ай бұрын

Would you recommend I shoot for LPN? If the money is decent (with time) and I get to help people without 4+ years of school, it sounds up my alley

@MaleNurseMentor 3 ай бұрын

I would typically say, if money or time (taking classes) for an RN program is an issue, getting your LPN is a solid route. Its a way to earn an income sooner and then you can always work as an LPN and go back to school later and do your pre-requisites for an RN program. I've also seen LPN's work as they do an RN program, if they have a flexible LPN job. @@maxthomas8126

@MaleNurseMentor 3 ай бұрын

But you can also work as an LPN, for your career. That is also an option. @@maxthomas8126

@yahnaza 6 ай бұрын

So why did you decide to go straightto RN and the LPN?

@MaleNurseMentor 6 ай бұрын

For me, I just wanted to get my RN through the quickest route available to me. I started at a community college and saved money doing that then took out loans and got into a public nursing program.

@hotwireman49 6 ай бұрын

whats an ADL?

@MaleNurseMentor 6 ай бұрын

Great question! It’s known as “activities of daily living”. It’s a simplified word that refers to common daily tasks that we all do. Eat, use the restroom, get up from a chair or a bed, get down to a chair or a bed, use the restroom, bath, brush your teeth, shave… etc. At moments in our life we will have trouble doing these things.