Can you be a LPN after 1 year of nursing school?

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I'm a high school senior right now going into nursing.

I'll be attending Le Moyne College starting in August as part of their Dual Degree Partnership in Nursing with St. Joseph's College of Nursing.

The first year is all the nursing pre-reqs, and as long as you get a C or higher in them, you automatically get to start the nursing program in your second year.

Because I'm one who likes to plan ahead, I've been thinking about doing the following:

1. Work as a CNA this summer and next summer.

2. If possible, get my LPN license in 2 years (after my first year of nursing school) and then work as a LPN.

3. Have my RN license in 3 years and then continue with my education and

4. Have my BSN in 4 years.

In NYS, are you allowed to sit for the NCLEX-PN after a year of nursing school?

Thanks so much!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

You would need to check with the nursing board as they will be the ones to decide if you meet requirements or not

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the NY state forum

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Duplicate thread. Question answered.

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