LPN vs RN

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Hi, all. I am a fairly new nursing student (first year, second semester of a 2-year ADN program). I would love to get some opinions as to whether you think it's a good idea to test for my LPN license at the end of this semester, or is it a waste of time and money if I'm going on to get my RN license anyway? I appreciate any opinions, insight, etc. Thank you. :)

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Specializes in Cardiology and ER Nursing.

First off you should find out if you will even be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam after one year of RN school. There aren't many states that I'm aware of that allow this anymore.

Secondly if you plan on trying to get a job for 1 year as a LPN if you are eligible then take the exam.

If you don't then there really isn't any point in spending the money and time to take the exam.

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Yes, we are eligible after one year. I am not sure about getting a job yet. I want to, but I spend so much time studying that I think my grades might suffer. And if I do try to work, I'd probably just want to be a nurse tech.

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