I'm a traditional BSN student who intends on taking the NCLEX-PN exam next year, once I am eligible to do so (after my 4th semester). I was hoping to gain experience and work on my skills as an LPN before I take the NCLEX-RN so that I'm more comfortable with whatever field I go into. Has anyone already done that or does anyone else intend on taking the NCLEX-PN while in nursing school?
RunBabyRN 3,677 Posts Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology. Has 2 years experience. Nov 19, 2014 I had a classmate do this, and she started working as a LVN at a SNF. She got frustrated once she was a RN but working as a LVN. She did eventually find a RN job in a hospital, and I'm sure the LVN experience helped some.
Editorial Team / Admin Silverdragon102, BSN 1 Article; 39,477 Posts Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC. Has 35 years experience. Nov 19, 2014 check with your state that you can do it as not all states allow this
K9005 58 Posts Nov 22, 2014 I had a classmate do this, and she started working as a LVN at a SNF. She got frustrated once she was a RN but working as a LVN. She did eventually find a RN job in a hospital, and I'm sure the LVN experience helped some.That is my worry--getting stuck with that LVN title. But I'm hoping that the experience will pay off in the end. Thanks for sharing that! It does give me some hope:)
K9005 58 Posts Nov 22, 2014 check with your state that you can do it as not all states allow thisLuckily Hawaii does allow it. Fortunately.
NanikRN 392 Posts Specializes in Oncology, Rehab, Public Health, Med Surg. Nov 22, 2014 Sorry double post
NanikRN 392 Posts Specializes in Oncology, Rehab, Public Health, Med Surg. Nov 22, 2014 quote k9005 That is my worry--getting stuck with that LVN title. QuoteWhat an unfortunate choice of words. Surely you can phrase it more thoughtfully than that. I was a LVN before becoming a RN. I never considered myself stuck. In fact, some of my most valuable learning experiences were while I worked as a LVN
