Nurses LPNs or LVNs typically receive 9 months to 1 year of training. In many settings, they are able to perform the same procedures as do the registered nurses. In other settings, they are limited in what they are allowed to do to care for patients. Many also have Master's degrees or doctorates. All RNs are trained to provide skilled care to patients with any type of acute or chronic illness or disability.
Nurses often coordinate the team of healthcare professionals who care for patients.