So I am and LPN, graduated in Dec. 2012. I've held my current job at a LTC/SNF since I graduated. I am planning to graduate in December with my RN and move to Colorado to be near family. I'll be in the Ft. Collins/Loveland area. I'm wondering if the LPN experience will help or hinder my chances? Also, if it says "1+ years nursing experience required" in the application for an RN position, does my LPN experience count? Any tips or tricks are appreciated.

If its says 1 year experience required they are normally referring to RN experience. I can't speak for any other state, but in my State, many hospitals do take into consideration LPN experience.

I was an LPN that did the LPN to RN transition and it hasn't seemed to help or hurt me to tell the truth.

If its says 1 year experience required they are normally referring to RN experience. I can't speak for any other state, but in my State, many hospitals do take into consideration LPN experience.

I was an LPN that did the LPN to RN transition and it hasn't seemed to help or hurt me to tell the truth.

Exactly that.

I do think in some job markets it can help but I have never heard of it being a hinder. A lot of times it doesn't really matter. However if its you vs another new grad then it might help. I didn't feel it helped me at all. In my first job or regarding school.