Obtaining an LPN license before RN

[Dizzy_Daisy]

Hi there. I apologize if I am repeating a question that has been asked before. I searched through to try and find the answer to my question before I ask but didn't see anything. I am currently in a BSN program. I'm going to one of the Chamberlain campuses so it's BSN in 3 years and runs on tri-mesters. Recently it looks like my hubby may be getting a new job and transferred to the southwest U.S. I am trying to figure out what my options are and kind of "how far along" I am in the span of traditional programs. I'm wondering now if it's possible to take the LPN N-Clex while in school and then to complete and lpn-bsn program. Or what any of you would do if you were in a situation like mine. Chances are we will be ending up in either New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada or possibly California. If it's Arizona - there is a campus for my school there so that solves everything and I can still continue on. I guess I have two questions really because either way -if I can take and pass the LPN NCLEX along the way - we will need the income I could provide for my family. Other question would be for anyone's opinions on switching programs.. I appreciate your thoughts! Obviously -if I could just finish out my journey - that would be ideal but as I am sure everyone knows...ideal is not always life. Thanks! Oh yeah - currently in med-surg. Have finished assessment, fundamentals, all my sciences including pharmacology. Still have (in my program anyway) ob/gyn, peds, mental health, community, & critical care. Also two more (not sure if all programs have them) collaborative care & evidence based practice. Thanks!

[caliotter3]

You need to find out from the state that you plan to get the LPN license in whether or not you can do this. Then you need to find out from the school if they will sign off on your application. Some schools do not do this for their students. As for the transferring to another program, when you find out where you will be ending up, you will need to contact the local programs and see whether you can join their program and have your current courses transfer. Good luck.

[kcochrane]

I agree, you need to check with your state's BON. NYS does not allow this since 2007 and many other states are following suit. Unless the program is specifically geared towards getting your LPN and progressing on to your RN, you may be out of luck. But it doesn't hurt to check.