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Aug 09, 2008 08:26 PM

RN Certificate Program???Please Help Me!


I am currently a California LVN who is considering going back to school for RN. My school offers a Certificate program which I feel would be best for me at this time instead of ADN. My question is, which states if any will accept my license if I only have a certificate? The counselor at school says that I will be able to work in Ca, but not in ALL US States. Problem is she doesn't know which ones. Can anybody give me this information? I will most likely be moving out of California within the next 5yrs. I can't find any information about this subject on ANY state nursing boards!

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from iwanna
Old Aug 09, 2008, 10:23 PM

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I thought all of the states accepted diploma RNs?
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from jla11
Old Aug 12, 2008, 06:49 AM

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I have never heard of a certificate RN...I live in CA, which I have heard is the hardest state for the boards. I've been in nursing 32 years...there used to be the 3 year RN (diploma RN?), but there hasn't been a program like that in years from what I've heard...I suggest you go through a "fast track" program.
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from IndyRN-Auditor
Old Aug 31, 2008, 02:54 PM

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Hello Nevada,

I'm a diploma RN but I have to be honest with you, I've never heard of a certificate program. It's been a challenge for me to continue my education with a diploma because I'm missing many of the liberal arts (gen ed) classes. I would suggest to get your ADN so you can easily get your BSN.

Rhonda
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from ksahlberg
Old Sep 23, 2008, 08:09 PM

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Hi!
I'm from CT and am contemplating going to an accelerated certificate program here. From my understanding, as long as you pass the NCLEX you are are certified to work in any state in the US. My only concern is if you ultimately want to pursue APRN, you need a BSN.
All the best!
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from ohmeowzer RN
Old Sep 24, 2008, 11:44 AM

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hi i wish you luck in your schooling... RN isn't a certificate program... RN is a degree program... LPN is a certificate ...

yes if you want your APN you need to get into a BSN program..

keep us posted on how you are doing.. we can always use more nurses
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from missimae
Old Sep 24, 2008, 06:15 PM

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L.P.N. certificate? We are licensed in Pa. I know C.N.A.'s have certificates, Is it different in every state? Also; does anyone know the best online college for L.P.N.to R.N.? I have 23 credits so far, but would like to continue online. Any feedback will be appriciated.
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from ohmeowzer RN
Old Sep 24, 2008, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by missimae View Post
L.P.N. certificate? We are licensed in Pa. I know C.N.A.'s have certificates, Is it different in every state? Also; does anyone know the best online college for L.P.N.to R.N.? I have 23 credits so far, but would like to continue online. Any feedback will be appriciated.
when i graduated from LPN school 23 years ago .. instead of a diploma you recieve a certificate , when you take boards you are licensed... LPN ...
CNA's are a certificate and stay with a certificate...

i'm sorry i hope that clears things up
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from Jolie
Old Sep 24, 2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevada1427 View Post
I am currently a California LVN who is considering going back to school for RN. My school offers a Certificate program which I feel would be best for me at this time instead of ADN. My question is, which states if any will accept my license if I only have a certificate? The counselor at school says that I will be able to work in Ca, but not in ALL US States. Problem is she doesn't know which ones. Can anybody give me this information? I will most likely be moving out of California within the next 5yrs. I can't find any information about this subject on ANY state nursing boards!
Are you referring to the 30 Unit Option for LVNs in California? See the following website:

http://www.rn.ca.gov/careers/steps.shtml#step2

LVN 30 Unit Option - Designed as a career ladder for California Licensed Vocational Nurses wishing to become registered nurses. Takes approximately 18-24 months. No degree is granted upon completion. Most other states do not recognize California's LVN 30 Unit Option and will not issue RN licenses to these LVNs. Some LVNs prefer to complete an ADN program in order to obtain a degree and to have the flexibility to get an RN license in other states. Most ADN programs will give LVNs credit for some of the coursework they completed to become an LVN.

If this is what you are researching, please be aware that other states are unlikely to recognize your RN education.

Good luck!
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from blanquitanation
Old May 06, 2009, 02:42 PM

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I am getting my RN certificate in CA. If I want to get my BSN I have to take 5-6 classes at a four year university. I don't know which if any syates besides CA recognize the CA RN certificate, but it isn't much more schooling to get the degree, which I believe is accepted everywhere. I already have my AS in General Ed and I am taking the nursing program at a community college. Hope this helps.
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