What is the difference between a LVN and a LPN (Nursing)?
Asked by Answer-Smanswer
I am thinking about going into nursing and I really would like to end up down the road working in labor and delivery. So the school I am looking at offers LVN and LPN. What is the difference? Is one better for labor and delivery?

Best Answer:
Like the other poster said there is no difference in what they do, its a regional thing. But if you are looking to work in labor and delivery, then you should go for your RN. LPN/LVN are being phased out of working in hospitals because RNs can do much more than the LVNs. Most LVN/LPNs work in nursng homes and doctors offices. You can also score a job working for the county jail or prisons. Plus the pay between the two is way different so my suggestion is go for your RN, preferrable your BSN to give yourself the best odds of landing that labor and delivery position. Try out the links at the bottom to give yourself more information on nursing. All three are great sites I go to alot!
www.indeed.com www.nursinglink.com www.allnurses.com
Answered by sweet dreams

There is no difference whatsoever. They are only called LVN's in California and Texas. All other states, they are referred to as LPN's.
Answered by ADAMSMITH