LPN-BSN through ISU in MD

[Cafice39]

I currently hold a LPN license in the state of VA and with my compact license work in MD. I want to further my degree, while keeping my full time day job. I'm very confused with these online degrees. Because I work in MD, can I take the LPN-RN bridge program online through Indiana State University, graduate and sit for the NCLEX in MD while maintaining my current job and become a RN without endorsing hours? I'm very confused with this whole "endorsement" segment. I believe I would have to move to MD after I graduate in order to attain a MD RN license for year until I can endorse into another state and receive a compact state license?? If anyone could please clarify, this tri-state region is extremely confusing because DC is not a compact state so if you sit there for the NCLEX you need to endorse a years worth of RN hours before you can attain a job in another state. I want to make sure this program would benefit me before I waste my $$ or else I will work part time and go to school during the day in MD. Any information would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you!!

[LadyinScrubs, ASN, RN]

I currently hold a LPN license in the state of VA and with my compact license work in MD. I want to further my degree, while keeping my full time day job. I'm very confused with these online degrees. Because I work in MD, can I take the LPN-RN bridge program online through Indiana State University, graduate and sit for the NCLEX in MD while maintaining my current job and become a RN without endorsing hours? I'm very confused with this whole "endorsement" segment. I believe I would have to move to MD after I graduate in order to attain a MD RN license for year until I can endorse into another state and receive a compact state license??

If anyone could please clarify, this tri-state region is extremely confusing because DC is not a compact state so if you sit there for the NCLEX you need to endorse a years worth of RN hours before you can attain a job in another state. I want to make sure this program would benefit me before I waste my $$ or else I will work part time and go to school during the day in MD. Any information would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you!!

You might have receive more answers is you ask your question in the geographic section of AllNurses. Those nurses in MD or VA shoiuld be able to answer your question.