It’s time we stop dividing nurses by title—and start building strength through unity.

🩺 Why the Comparison Game Needs to End

You’ll hear it in passing:

“Oh, she’s just an LPN.”
“You’re a BSN? Oh, so you’re not really bedside.”

From TikTok debates to nursing stations, the divide between LPNs and BSNs is louder than ever. And it’s hurting us all.

The truth? Different paths.
Same mission.
We’re all nurses. It’s time to shift the narrative—because collaboration saves lives, not competition.

1. LPNs: Backbone of Hands-On Care

LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurses) are often the first to notice when something’s off with a patient. They are highly skilled, deeply experienced, and essential to long-term care, clinics, and hospitals alike.

💡 Real Tip:

LPNs aren’t “less than.” They’re specialized. And most BSNs can tell you—they’ve learned something important from an LPN.

2. BSNs: Built for Leadership, Depth & Expansion

BSNs (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) often pursue more clinical theory, leadership, and upward mobility. But degrees don’t make you more human—and you still have to earn respect on the floor.

💡 Real Tip:

BSNs, especially new grads, thrive when they humble themselves and partner with experienced LPNs instead of competing.

3. Where We Get It Wrong: Ego Over Empathy

The real problem isn’t title—it’s tone. When we start flexing degrees instead of care, patients suffer.

💡 Real Tip:

Instead of saying, “I’m an RN,” say:

“I’m part of the team taking care of you today.”
It reframes the focus where it belongs—on the patient.

4. Unity in Action: How We Can Bridge the Gap

• Speak with respect about every nurse in the breakroom

• Ask LPNs for their input and experience

• Correct misinformation when others try to minimize one title over another

• Encourage educational growth without shaming those who choose a different route

💡 Real Tip:

Post-grad growth isn’t just clinical. It’s emotional maturity. If you can’t lead with humility, no degree will save your license when things go wrong.

5. Real Talk: The System Divided Us—We Don’t Have to Stay Divided

Nursing is one of the most diverse, complex professions in the world. And guess what? We need all of it. LPNs, BSNs, ADNs, RNs, DNPs, CNAs—we all show up with a piece of the puzzle.

And the patient?
They just want someone who knows what they’re doing—and cares.

💬 Final Words: You Are Not Your Title—You Are Your Impact

Let’s stop weaponizing credentials and start building teams that trust each other.
Because in the end, it’s not “LPN vs BSN.”
It’s nurse AND nurse. Different paths, same purpose.

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