But the tire speed rating system isnât without its quirks. For instance, the systemâs European roots give it unusual mile per hour maximums. Another such quirk is that the letter âHâ is out of place. Instead of appearing after âG,â it falls between âUâ and âVâ as does the speed to which it corresponds.
Among them: 1  RNs tend to have more responsibilities and independence in the workplace than LPNs. 2  RNs must usually complete more training than LPNs. 3  LPNs are in higher demand than RNs, nationally speaking.  RNs tend to earn more than LPNs.
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) in much of the United States and most Canadian provinces is a nurse who cares for people who are sick, injured, convalescent, or disabled. LPNs work under the direction of registered nurses or physicians.n Alberta LPN's have a greater scope of practice than most provinces. They can perform most tasks that an RN can do, however, the complexity of the patient's condition determines if the LPN is in charge of care, or receiving direction from an RN.