| Aspect | Upmc Nurse Rn | Upmc Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) |
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| Credentials | Registered Nurse (RN) license | Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license |
| Work Environment | Hospitals, clinics, patient care units | Long-term care, clinics, outpatient settings |
| Job Responsibilities | Assessments, care planning, complex patient care | Basic patient care, monitoring, assisting RNs |
| Workload & Autonomy | Higher autonomy, complex decision-making | Supervised, limited decision-making |
Upmc Nurse RNs hold a registered nurse license and perform complex patient assessments and care planning, often working with greater autonomy. In contrast, Upmc LPNs have a practical nursing license, focusing on basic patient care under supervision. Both roles are essential in healthcare settings but differ in responsibilities and scope of practice.