Can RN student take the LPN test?

[Dadou82]

Hello Everyone!

Im a RN student about to graduate in January 2009, but im a curently facing some tough personal issues so I had to drop my class last week. I was thinking about challenging the LPN test until I could get back on my feet and finish the RN. I am curently in NJ, I called the board of nursing unfortunately they do not allow that. Does anyone have an idea which state would allow me to test for the LPN as a RN student? I already completed my OB and Peds rotation. Please let me know, I am facing some difficult financial situations and I am running out of options!

Thanks,

[kcochrane]

Wow, sorry... It was just last week my neighbor was telling me this. I'm a little frustrated now, since this was my plan also. I should have known, NY does nothing logically. We plan to move to Denver when I graduate. Sorry for the mis information. I will let my neighbor know SHE is wrong.

I would hate for anyone to be dissapointed finding out later that they can't. I know a lot of other states are following with the same rule - unless the program is specifically set up for LPN to RN.

If it is a matter of you not being able to finish - you can always finish with Excelsior if you have taken at least 50% of the nursing program for your RN. Good luck whatever you decide to do. :)

[~Mi Vida Loca~RN, ASN, RN]

Wow, sorry... It was just last week my neighbor was telling me this. I'm a little frustrated now, since this was my plan also. I should have known, NY does nothing logically. We plan to move to Denver when I graduate. Sorry for the mis information. I will let my neighbor know SHE is wrong.

In fort collins, an hour north of Denver, after your first year of nursing school you can take a short class in the summer and then be eligible to sit for boards.