NCLEX RN to LPN

Is that even possible? Not being cross when I ask, mind you. You completed requirements for RN, with education on the RN scope of practice. I'd contact your BON to see if it's possible. I'm also not sure the PN exam would necessarily be easier. So much overlaps between scope of RN and PN. Personally, I'd stick with RN. Real world nursing is not necessarily going to prepare you more for NCLEX world.

What state? In most states that is not possible. LPN is not a consolation prize. Many find NCLEX-PN to be more difficult than NCLEX-RN not easier. If you only failed once, why not wait for your candidate performance report and create a targeted study plan to pass the next time.

Some facilities, due to accreditation cannot hire LPNs that did not graduate from a practical nursing program. I know my multi-state company cannot but RN failures cannot take the NCLEX-PN in my state.

In NY it's not an option to take the NCLEX PN without graduating from a practical nursing program. You might be able to get a job as a unit secretary but most hospital jobs are highly competitive in NYC. But be aware facilities may be reluctant to hire as you will leave the position once you earn your license.

Is that even possible? Not being cross when I ask, mind you. You completed requirements for RN, with education on the RN scope of practice. I'd contact your BON to see if it's possible. I'm also not sure the PN exam would necessarily be easier. So much overlaps between scope of RN and PN. Personally, I'd stick with RN. Real world nursing is not necessarily going to prepare you more for NCLEX world.

My thought exactly. I didn't think it was possible for someone who graduated with a BSN to take the Nclex-pn...

RoyalBlue, you may feel discouraged right now, but stick with Nclex-RN even if you could take the PN exam. You are an RN; you went to school for it and you were prepared for the role. You can pass the RN exam the second time. Don't give up hope! You can do it!

Honestly I think some people just think LVNs are idiots so therefore their test must be easier. Thats my take away from being an LVN anyway, RNs seem to think we're a half a step above a CNA.

I personally do not recommend doing this. The scope of practice is different and the way you answer questions is different.

?also...what kind of job can i get at a hospital, without my RN?

Seems to vary depending on where you live but overall your options are very limited. Floor work is in general going out at most hospitals. Seems like ERs use LVNs the most but they are hard to come by but you'd need to go get IV certified and that's not cheap (you'd be better off using that time and money to get a tutor or do hurst/kaplan etc). Hospital jobs for LVNs in the states I have worked in are HIGHLY competitive and do not go to new nurses.

Honestly I think some people just think LVNs are idiots so therefore their test must be easier. Thats my take away from being an LVN anyway, RNs seem to think we're a half a step above a CNA.

Relax Nightcrow, I don't think RNs would look down LPNs or think that they are idiots. Certainly I don't think the PN test would be easier than the RN exam. I have a lot of respect for LPNs and CNAs and the work that they do.

I believe a lot of people who have commented that RoyalBlue should not take the PN exam because she went to school and have graduated in her BSN program, so naturally she should retake her RN exam.

It's a moot point as NY BoN does not permit RN graduates to sit the NCLEX-PN

Again to the OP await your candidate performance report, create a targeted study plan and try again with the knowledge of having faced the test once and knowing what tested areas are more challenging for you.

Thanks NightCrow for that comment, us LPN's are not idiots.