LVN vs. RN: No "General Nurse" Designation Between Them

There is no intermediate "General Nurse" license. The two primary licensed nursing roles are:

• LVN/LPN (Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse): ~1 year training; practices under RN/physician supervision.
• RN (Registered Nurse): 2–4 year degree (ADN/BSN); independent scope, can supervise LVNs.

Career progression: LVN → RN via bridge programs (LVN-to-RN or LVN-to-BSN).