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| No. 100 | 
Jul 29, 2008, 02:06 PM
 Re: LPN Petition to Take RN Boards Originally Posted by BestSweetGal  I can only speak for myself. I'm a LPN. I went to nursing school for BSN (in AL). Did the whole four years, got to the last year and you have to pass this exit exam (HESI) in order to get degree and do it in limited tries. Well, unfortunately, myself and 5 others were not able to pass and are without a degree .
That was 2006. Some of them have given up , went other careers, and some, like myself, are still fighting for it . And it's not that we were terrible students, most had 3.0 and above. We truly believe that if we sat for the RN boards we would've passed. But b/c our school was covering their butts  (protecting accredidation), instead of making sure they put out RNs, 6 out of 11 (small school), walked away with no nursing degree (now they let us get another degree--health science, but not the same).
So, I went back home (SC), and challenged the LPN boards by equivalency (meaning they needed all my syllabus from my former nursing classes-that was no easy task, lol, and my transcript to prove i took those classes; ) and I pass the boards .
Now,I can understand why those who are RNs feel that LPNs shouldn't take RN boards just b/c they have the experience. I went to RN school and now a LPN...it's not the same , 20 years exp. or not.
Now what about those who went for their BSN, have the transcript to prove they took and pass those classes, but b/c of their school's policy's weren't able to pass the exit to obatin the degree ?
I'm now trying to do an acclerated BSN program in my hometown and hope to get in the program. I'm also trying to utilize the health science degree from former school and get a masters in health services or hospital admin.
Now everything that happend may have slowed me down, but it won't get me down. I'm determined. You guys have a good day. Oh My Stars! I *am* truly sorry  to read this story of yours BestSweetGal!!! This just makes my blood boil  !!! This university knows all too well that you'd had to start all over again at another university cause *none* of your previous nursing courses will transfer - NONE!!!  Jez...even those who failed a course (or two) are given a chance to set-out a year & return to retake that failed course over (most universities allow x2 failures before throwing the students out for good  ).
This school should make provisions for such occasions...may be a refresher course or a course on taking the HESI/NCLEX - *SOMETHING*  ! My God...all that time & money down the drain to protect their accreditation status...that just BS!!!
I do hope things go well for ya - Keep-up the positive attitude - you'll prevail in the end  :
Cheers  ,
Moe  | | Advertisement Sponsored Links | | | | No. 101 |
Jul 29, 2008, 03:25 PM
 Re: LPN Petition to Take RN Boards
I would like to offer what may be unpopular opinions, but here goes...I think there is a good chance that I could walk into the RN boards and pass the exam cold. However, that is because I am an excellent test taker. I personally felt that the LPN exam was too easy.
Now to my point...just because you can pass the test does not mean you have all the required knowledge to perform the job. I feel that the exit exams are sort of like "if you don't know this bare minimum, we don't want you near a patient".
The reason that LPNs are able to bridge to RN is because we *do* have some nursing knowledge base and our reward is being able to bridge. It could be way worse and we could be made to do the whole 2 year ADN program from scratch!
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Jul 31, 2008, 12:32 PM
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Jul 31, 2008 at 12:35 PM by LuvtoHeal
Re: LPN Petition to Take RN Boards Jules A 
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I'll be honest since I have just taken my RN bridge I think there is quite a bit of value in the extra formal education. My program was a pretty painless short summer mostly independent study class and then the last two semesters of the RN program. I worked the entire time and it only cost just over $1,000 a semester so imo that isn't an unbearable sacrifice if LPNs want to get their RN. I would be infavor of testing out or skipping some of the mundane clinical skills depending on which area the LPN has experience with but I think the theory classes really expanded on what I learned in LPN school.
1,000$ I need to know what school you went to? That wouldn't even cover the cost of the books and uniforms for a semester. I wish it would be that cheap. I'd enroll right now.
I agree with you on one thing though. Depends where the LPN has their experience at. If it's in a hospital, med/surg..etc they are doing the same things RN's do and not getting paid for it. At least, that's my situation. I think if you can pass the same test, you should be able to wear the tag that says RN. Afterall, that's what nursing school seems to be all about. Passing rates for the boards!
| | No. 107 |
Jul 31, 2008, 01:48 PM
Re: LPN Petition to Take RN Boards
1,000$ I need to know what school you went to? That wouldn't even cover the cost of the books and uniforms for a semester. I wish it would be that cheap. I'd enroll right now.
I agree with you on one thing though. Depends where the LPN has their experience at. If it's in a hospital, med/surg..etc they are doing the same things RN's do and not getting paid for it. At least, that's my situation. I think if you can pass the same test, you should be able to wear the tag that says RN. Afterall, that's what nursing school seems to be all about. Passing rates for the boards![/quote]
The $1,000, actually about $1,100, was just tuition per semester for two semesters. The summer bridge class cost maybe $500. I went to a community college, bought all my books used/resold them and only had 2 scrub uniforms that cost $40 each. I would guess that I probably spent about $3,500 all told. With my wage increase I made that back in about 7 weeks after getting my RN.
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Jul 31, 2008, 02:24 PM
Re: LPN Petition to Take RN Boards Originally Posted by KaroSnowQueen
Maybe I'm overconfident, but I truthfully don't think so. I know many times I have instructed RNs on what or how or why to do X task or procedure, or why I think Y symptom points to Z disease process.
I personally have instructed many physicians on how to do tasks, which medication is more appropriate, correct doses, etc, etc.
Just yesterday alone, I did this several, several, several times! And not just with residents or fellows. Nope, even with attendings.
Does this mean that I'm better than them, or that I should sit for the medical boards? Nope. It just means I'm a good nurse. It's my job... Originally Posted by Jolie Couple this with the OP's proposition that experienced LPNs be allowed to challenge RN boards, and we create the situation where it would be possible for someone with no more than formal CNA education to become a registered nurse. Absurd, don't you agree?
Wow, just 54 months for a CNA to become an LPN?!??!!!
Maybe we can take housekeepers and give them access to WebMD and let them fill in the CNA roles that the CNAs left to be LPNs.
See how this lack of education undermines our profession? LPNs are nurses because of their education-not because they were CNAs and took a pharm course.
RNs also have formal education.
We all have our role. If we wish to progress, then we suck it up and do the education. I'd love to leave the bedside sometime in the distant future. They say I'll need a BSN to do this. So ok, I'm paying the money and taking the classes. If I want to be an APN then I'll take that education too. Originally Posted by Jules A
The $1,000, actually about $1,100, was just tuition per semester for two semesters. The summer bridge class cost maybe $500. I went to a community college, bought all my books used/resold them and only had 2 scrub uniforms that cost $40 each. I would guess that I probably spent about $3,500 all told. With my wage increase I made that back in about 7 weeks after getting my RN.
Same as my program. My program allows LPNS to enter at 3rd semester. Just prior to that they take a bridge class in the summer (8 weeks long). Then they are mixed in with the ADN students. So they get the same 3rd and 4th semester.
Our program was way less than $1000 a semester. So for the LPN-RN bridge at my school, it was an 8 week summer course, then 2 semesters. Summer course maybe about $200-300, and each semester ~$500-600.
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Aug 05, 2008, 01:15 AM
CHALLENGE THE RN BOARDS
Hi. I would like to know if there are any LVN/LPN out there who would like to get credit for the work experience we have had orienting RNs to the floor and be allowed to CHALLENGE THE RN BOARDS???? I am willing to work towards changing this new rule ... any takers??
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