arha.org/Career/careerguide.pdf)(ASRT website https://www.asrt.org/)Michigan requires the successful completion of the ASRT test as well as program completion but does not license separately. (Michigan Department of Community Health Web site: (http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-27417_27529-,00.html)

Nursing

Nursing can include two basic levels of nursing education and responsibilities, an Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse. In brief the clinical difference is minimal, but RNs take on a leadership role and are required as supervisors in most settings. Nursing responsibilities are self-evident as they are the main providers of bedside care for all patients, no matter the area of need. Average starting salary for an LPN ins $30,763 and an $RN 44,304. Education for an LPN is between 1-2 years and an RN can be 2 years but usually requires a full bachelors degree. Specialization for RNs requires advanced practice training and certification. Both require the completion of education, successful completion of the NCLEX, expanded for RNS...
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