Are second semester RN students allowed to take lpn boards?

sandie523 · Oct 11, 2004

Hi Everyone!

My name is Sandra, and I'm a RN nursing student in Ct. I am wondering if after my second semester this december, I can be eligible to take the LPN boards considering lpns join us in our third semester. And If I can, would you please tell who to contact or where to go for additional info in my state. I have tried to browse on the internet, and found out that some states allowed it. So my question is "Can I also be able to take them in another state provided I show them my transcripts?'' Any reply will be appreciated. Thankyou.

dazzle256 · Oct 11, 2004

Hi Everyone!
My name is Sandra, and I'm a RN nursing student in Ct. I am wondering if after my second semester this december, I can be eligible to take the LPN boards considering lpns join us in our third semester. And If I can, would you please tell who to contact or where to go for additional info in my state. I have tried to browse on the internet, and found out that some states allowed it. So my question is "Can I also be able to take them in another state provided I show them my transcripts?'' Any reply will be appreciated. Thankyou.

At the nursing school I attended the nursing students were allowed to take LPN boards after the first year. However by the time I came along the program was changed and we were no longer allowed. So I guess it depends on your program. The best people to ask would be your school.

dazzle256 · Oct 11, 2004

Hi Everyone!
My name is Sandra, and I'm a RN nursing student in Ct. I am wondering if after my second semester this december, I can be eligible to take the LPN boards considering lpns join us in our third semester. And If I can, would you please tell who to contact or where to go for additional info in my state. I have tried to browse on the internet, and found out that some states allowed it. So my question is "Can I also be able to take them in another state provided I show them my transcripts?'' Any reply will be appreciated. Thankyou.

At the nursing school I attended the nursing students were allowed to take LPN boards after the first year. However by the time I came along the program was changed and we were no longer allowed. So I guess it depends on your program. The best people to ask would be your school.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Oct 11, 2004

You need to ask your school. I think it depends not only on the Board of Nursing, but the school ciriculum. Ask one of your instructors.

My school in North Carolina didn't allow us to do that, but the nursing school here in Florida does.

Good luck!

Tweety, BSN, RN · Oct 11, 2004

You need to ask your school. I think it depends not only on the Board of Nursing, but the school ciriculum. Ask one of your instructors.

My school in North Carolina didn't allow us to do that, but the nursing school here in Florida does.

Good luck!

Roland · Oct 11, 2004

That would be a powerful selling point for a nursing program! You would think that schools would adjust their curriculums to make it more feasible (where it is not). Especially, since so many nursing students must "work their way through school" often supporting children.

Roland · Oct 11, 2004

That would be a powerful selling point for a nursing program! You would think that schools would adjust their curriculums to make it more feasible (where it is not). Especially, since so many nursing students must "work their way through school" often supporting children.

redwinggirlie · Oct 11, 2004

The program I attended allowed you to take the LPN after a year and about six people in my class did. None of them worked as an LPN though as that last semester really took a lot of dedication. If anything, they all said it was a waste of money. The only good thing was taking the boards and getting experience with the testing atmosphere. But is that worth all that money? Don't know. None of them said. Good luck to you.

redwinggirlie · Oct 11, 2004

The program I attended allowed you to take the LPN after a year and about six people in my class did. None of them worked as an LPN though as that last semester really took a lot of dedication. If anything, they all said it was a waste of money. The only good thing was taking the boards and getting experience with the testing atmosphere. But is that worth all that money? Don't know. None of them said. Good luck to you.

jeepgirl, LPN, NP · Oct 11, 2004

it depends on the state board and the plan of study.

jeepgirl, LPN, NP · Oct 11, 2004

it depends on the state board and the plan of study.