LPN for many years to qualify to take RN boards
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by lpoore Nov 7, '12Hey all! I have a co-worker that mentioned that she had heard that if you have been an LPN for a number of years you can possibly qualify to sit for the RN Boards without going back to school. Has anyone heard of this?
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Nov 7, '12 by EMR*LPNIf going on for your RN, you can test out of some of the courses as a result of your experience as an LPN, but I've never heard of sitting for RN boards without completing an accredited RN curriculum. - loriangel14 likes this.
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loriangel14 likes this. - Nov 8, '12 by lpooreThanks to all for your responses. I have never heard of this either and just wanted to make sure before I possibly passed up a great opportunity. I will also let my co-worker know as well.
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Nov 8, '12 by RNsRWeI do believe that in CA, an LPN can challenge the boards for an RN, *BUT* it's only valid in California. Should the LPN who has received licensure this way decide to work 15 years later in NY, he wouldn't be allowed.
Actually, it does come up from time to time, mostly by people who are disgruntled after finding out that they cannot get a license in any other state because they don't meet the qualifications. - Asst. Admin
Nov 8, '12 by TheCommuterQuote from RNsRWeIn California, a CNA or former military medic can challenge the boards to become an LVN.I do believe that in CA, an LPN can challenge the boards for an RN, *BUT* it's only valid in California. Should the LPN who has received licensure this way decide to work 15 years later in NY, he wouldn't be allowed.
However, LPNs/LVNs cannot challenge the boards to become an RN in any state in the union at this time. - Nov 10, '12 by RNsRWeQuote from TheCommuterAh, thank you. I thought it was LVN-to-RN, but I must have been mistaken.In California, a CNA or former military medic can challenge the boards to become an LVN.
However, LPNs/LVNs cannot challenge the boards to become an RN in any state in the union at this time.
Guess it's the disgruntled LVN's licensed this way I see on the boards! -
- Asst. AdminNov 10, '12 by TheCommuterQuote from WhisperaIt's not true in any state at this time.it's not true in Indiana
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