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

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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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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[marialorentzen]

He is right, any of these certifications will get you a job right away!

[daveatauvich]

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.

[northernfreedommusic]

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!

[santurcedc]

Back in the 1970's, Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina has a program called Advance LPN's. Today, you rarely see LPN's working in hospitals. Most LPN's work in nursing homes and clinics. You have 2 and 3 year RN programs. However, a BSN has a 4 year college degree. Sometimes it is better for people to go to a community college to become a LPN because most couldn't get into a 4 year nursing program due to not having the grads and scoring high on the SAT.

[vertiian]

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.

[quealonzo]

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

[ronjohnson]

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 😎

[BluOrangeJuice]

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!

[everythingbyjohn]

Very informative video.I actually see CNA‘s making sometimes 1000 to 1500 a week, that’s another main reason I’m starting CNA school along with getting a taste of the medical field. but if you were someone like me and you saw how much CNA are getting paid now Agency and other strategies how would you feel then?

[GodluvL]

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 :)

[arckat]

I am almost finish with business administration degree and now I wanna be able to do Nursing!! Ugh should’ve thought of it in highschool when I was deciding!! I am doing it in spring of 2025 ughhh are there tips about the test for CNA? I’m sure it’s pretty self explanatory

[DarkAmethystMoon]

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.

[xmrxjoexx]

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

[PINOY_CNA_USA_CAREGIVER]

Nice I’m very happy to find your channel you explained it well and interesting‘I am on my cna clinical next weekend and I’m excited!!looking forward to be lvn in the future!!love your channel that’s why i subbed!!hope to see more videos like this!!

[jockosantos]

Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[HunaaayLe]

Hi! I am thinking of switching my career to nursing and going to start applying for CNA, and then LVN, then RN. I was searching it up and there are programs that bridge from LVN to RN, how long would it take to bridge it if you don't mind answering. Thank you so much for reading.

[yahnaza]

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

[kongthongphomphakdy]

Hi. I’m new here for next year 2025 I’m going to some nursing program can i ask you for advice should i take the CNA program first or take the LVN/LPN instead of CNA ?
I like your videos thank you for sharing knowledge in here. ^-^

[MR-DESHON-R]

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.