Can I challenge LPN NCLEX test?

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Hi to all of you, I would like to know, please, if any of you know if I can challenge the LPN test even if I am enrolled in ADN program @ Excelsior college. I have many hrs of student RN at bed-site and I would like to try. I ned to start making few money while I am finishing the ADN.

Thank you,

Paola :)

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This would be completely dependent on what state you live in and how much of the RN program you completed. The best way to find out is to contact your board of nursing.

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

it depends on your state..... are you a paramedic....?

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Some RN programs allow students to sit for the LPN after the first year of a 2 year program for ADN. I am not sure if Excelsior's Program is set up that way. First you'd need to ask them and second check with the board.

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First you have to find out from your state Board if they allow this. If allowed in your state, then you have to get Excelsior to go along and sign your paperwork. Since Excelsior is an evaluative program that does not offer any clinical instruction, I highly doubt that you will find it possible. Call Excelsior and verify.

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This would be completely dependent on what state you live in and how much of the RN program you completed. The best way to find out is to contact your board of nursing.

Thank you, i just spoke to the bord of education and they want me to be in a class of 9 months reconized only for LPN. I have 3 semester at Nassau Community College, but they do not let you take the Lpn test. I just have to finish the RN at Excelsior for few more months. I already took all the test but I need to wait for the CPNE, and it may take up to 6 months.

Thank you to all of you for the info.

Sincerely,

Paola :)

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it depends on your state..... are you a paramedic....?

i am an emt with 3 semester at a community college with bed-side experiance. since i am traveling a lot i change to excelsior because they have a base in rome italy. i am just finish the rn with them.

thank you,

paola :)

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Home Health, LTC.

In California, an LVN can challenge RN boards if they have had 4-5 yrs exp as nurses aid on acute care and take pharm. But ultimately your answer is with the board in the state you live in. Good luck!

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not true...you cannot challenge the rn boards in any state...in ca a cna with the required experience and a pharm class can challenge the lvn board...but that's a whole different discussion..

in california, an lvn can challenge rn boards if they have had 4-5 yrs exp as nurses aid on acute care and take pharm. but ultimately your answer is with the board in the state you live in. good luck!
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Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.

Actually, from what I have read regarding Excelsior, you have to already be an LPN or paramedic in order to be accepted into their program. It seems that their frame of thought is that you need the background since it is independent study. So, I doubt if they would allow one to sit for NCLEX-PN.

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Actually, from what I have read regarding Excelsior, you have to already be an LPN or paramedic in order to be accepted into their program. It seems that their frame of thought is that you need the background since it is independent study. So, I doubt if they would allow one to sit for NCLEX-PN.
Excelsior will also accept a student who has completed at least 50 percent of an RN program.
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