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Nurses: Difference between CNS and LP?

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CNS = Clinical Nurse Specialist

LP = Licensed Practical (Nurse; US government; HRSA)

Which is a higher license?
 
I've not heard of a CNS. I'm also not a nurse, but mrsskoorb has talked about them, so I can divulge a little. LPNs are not as "high up" as a registered nurse. They have less responsibilities and training, and lower-end duties, such as a higher ratio of crap-cleaning up than an RN would. I wonder if your CNS definition = RN? When joe blow on the street thinks of "nurse" they generally think not of an LPN, but of an RN.
 
CNS = advanced nursing degree. 2-3 years more schooling than 4 year nursing program.

Pretty generic term. Can apply to several advanced positions.

Nurse Anesthetist is the biggest CNS that I can think of.
 
Originally posted by: vi_edit
CNS = advanced nursing degree. 2-3 years more schooling than 4 year nursing program.

Pretty generic term. Can apply to several advanced positions.

Nurse Anesthetist is the biggest CNS that I can think of.
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CRNAs make like 4x an LPN, so definitely higher 😀

 
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