"You HAVE to work for 3 yrs...

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as a LPN before you can apply to the RN program!"

That is what someone in admissions told me today when I called the school. I said Ive never heard of this before.

Im thinking of doing the LPN because of the experience and the fact that RN programs are crazy to get into, plus I wont be done with my prereqs for a couple of years. so I called to enquire.

Does anyone know if this is general all around??

Thanks.

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Uh, I don't think that is correct, but maybe that is how this school is limiting applicants into their RN degree program. I'm currently in an ADN program, but our school has you obtain your CNA training to enter the LPN program, and then have your LPN to enter into the RN program. They encourage working to gain experience, however for many students working while being a full-time student is too overwhelming.

I might go over that person to someone else, to see what kind of answer you get...or better yet, check their nursing handbook (which should be online) or with the director of the RN program to get a direct answer to your question.

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I'm in NJ and never heard of that. All the RN schools around here just are tough to get into, too many people applying, not enough seats. I will finish my lpn next spring and hope to get into the RN program next fall and possibly be able to get an advanced standing for lpn which just means I get to skip the first class. That way I can work part time as an lpn while working on my RN.

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Once LPN students at my school pass the nclex-pn, they can apply to the transition to RN program. They normally begin on the next start date. Happens all the time.

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Do you want to do a bridge from LPN to RN and get credit for those LPN courses? There are some schools [i'm in Florida] that require an LPN to work full time for one year in order to do the LPN-RN bridge. Otherwise, you just do the straight RN program and do not get prior credit for what you learned as an LPN.

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1 year, yes. 3 years is just ridiculous!

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Thats what I say too.. darn ridiculous.

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hmm that doesn't sound right. I know in NJ if you have all of your pre-reqs you have the option to go into a bridge RN associate degree program where you challenge out the first 2 of the 5 semesters in the nursing program. Never heard of being an LPN for 3 years. Maybe they meant it will take you 3 years to complete the RN program?

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Nope. I made sure she was clear.

She said you have to work as an LPN for 3 years before you can apply to the RN program.

I dont know how they would know..maybe they check. or maybe if its you do the LPN there.

uggff I just checked.. of course she is right..course she works there :rolleyes: stinks tho... last line...

"For Progression into the Associate Degree Nursing program, applicants must:

  • Hold current LPN registration in a US jurisdiction
  • Meet the specific admission requirements of the institution/program to which she/he is applying
  • Successfully complete the PN-RN Transition Course
  • Have 3 years work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse"

http://www.farmingdale.edu/quicklinks/IFS_academic_programs.html

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wow, thats just crazy! thats not the case with Suffolk too is it?

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Nope. I made sure she was clear.

She said you have to work as an LPN for 3 years before you can apply to the RN program.

I dont know how they would know..maybe they check. or maybe if its you do the LPN there.

uggff I just checked.. of course she is right..course she works there :rolleyes: stinks tho... last line...

"For Progression into the Associate Degree Nursing program, applicants must:

  • Hold current LPN registration in a US jurisdiction
  • Meet the specific admission requirements of the institution/program to which she/he is applying
  • Successfully complete the PN-RN Transition Course
  • Have 3 years work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse"

http://www.farmingdale.edu/quicklinks/IFS_academic_programs.html

This is just another way to weed out/control the number of people entering at a given time. Look for another school... That is insane!

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some bridge programs in my area require 1 yr exp as a lpn, 3 is a bit too much.

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