Licensed vocational nursing offers a quick path to nursing but opportunities for advancement are limited within the scope of practice outlined for LVNs. Through the completion of and LVN-RN transition program, you can become a registered nurse and assume a wider scope of responsibilities in patient care. Hospital employers are more likely to hire registered nurses. The bump in your salary will also provide a greater incentive to continue your education. The RN degree is an entry-level pass to professional … Read the rest