Janice Said:

Differences in training and salary between PA, RN, LVN, and LPN?

We Answered:

PA: Has a four year degree in any field (it doesn't have to be biology related, some I know have it in exercise science). One year of clinical rotations (cardio, nephro, ER, CCU etc) and one year of PA school, where you learn anatomy, diagnosis, meds and so on. Pay range $60,000-100,000+ a year.

RN: A two year or four year nursing degree (there are no specialties; those are learned later in the field). Pay range $40,000-80,000 a year, depending on experience.

LVN=LPN in most areas. Usually a one year program where you learn basic anatomy, technical skills and a little phlebotomy. Pay range $30,000- 50,000 a year.
Hope this helps you out. And, if you are thinking about one of these options, be a doctor. Trust me, it's better in the long run.

Luis Said:

How would I go about starting my LVN training and what sort of requirements are there?

We Answered:

try going to this site and doing some research on the schools there:

http://www.nursingschools.com/states/texas-nursing-schools-programs.html

Miguel Said:

Does the Army reserves offer commission to someone with an associates LVN?

We Answered:

The only way you can get a commission with an Associates degree is by going to a junior military academy. Upon graduating from it and getting your associates degree, you will be commissioned as a second lieutenant. However, part of the requirement to keep it is that you must continue on to a 4 year university and finish getting your 4 year degree within the next 2 or 3 years. If you fail to do so, you can lose your commission. So yes, it is possible to get a commission without a degree, but it is conditional.

EDIT: Credit hours do not matter. You need your transcripts to say that you have a degree. You could have 2000 credit hours, but if they are all short even an hour in order to get a degree... ANY degree... then you cannot keep a commission. It does not matter what degree you have to get a commission. Get it in Criminal Justice, Ballet, or Underwater Basket Weaving. It does not matter.