BSN students attempting NCLEX-PN exam?

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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?

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

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.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

check with your state that you can do it as not all states allow this

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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:)

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check with your state that you can do it as not all states allow this

Luckily Hawaii does allow it. Fortunately.

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Specializes in Oncology, Rehab, Public Health, Med Surg.

Sorry double post

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Specializes in Oncology, Rehab, Public Health, Med Surg.
quote k9005 That is my worry--getting stuck with that LVN title. Quote

What 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

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