In comparing and contrasting licensed practical nursing (LPN) programs with associate degree (ADN) programs, the potential nursing student notices similarities between the two, including (Select all that apply.)
a. both programs prepare graduates to be supervised by BSN nurses.
b. graduates of both programs are considered to be technical nurses.
c. licensure exams for graduates of both programs are interchangeable.
d. LPN and ADN programs offer similar college credit for coursework.
e. the programs both take a similar length of time to complete.
A, B
Both the LPN and ADN programs envision nurses who will be supervised by higher prepared RNs.
Both the LPN and ADN programs prepare nurses who are considered technical in nature.
Whereas the LPN takes the NCLEX-PN examination, the ADN graduate takes the NCLEX-RN examination.
LPN programs often do not carry college credit, which makes it difficult to matriculate into RN programs.
LPN programs generally are 9 to 15 months long, whereas ADN programs are typically 2 years in duration.
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