LPN vs. RN: Understanding Nursing Career Levels

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is not the highest rank in nursing. Registered Nurse (RN) is generally considered the highest rank in nursing, followed by Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), such as Nurse Practitioners, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Nurse Anesthetists, and Certified Nurse-Midwives.

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