Can you sit for the LPN exam during an ASN program?

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I am currently in my second semester ASN program in Florida and wondering how to be eligible for the LPN exam. I know in previous years during a certain semester you were competent to to challenge the test. Is this still a thing? Have laws changed?

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Specializes in SICU, trauma, neuro.
Florida Board of Nursing >> Can I challenge the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Examination? - Licensing, Renewals & Information I found this with a quick Google search. You should contact the BON with this question though, as that link is a little vague "may" qualify. I've never practiced in FL, but have never known anyone to do this -- PN programs are not partial ADN programs.
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Specializes in Critical care.

In my area of AZ, it used to be more common (i did it myself). For us, between 2nd and third semesters we took a 3 week course to cover things required for lpn but had yet taken in our RN program. I did that and finished out my 2nd year as an lpn.

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I did it as well, in NY, although I never worked as an LPN. I think it used to be very common, when LPNs were more abundant.

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Did you ever find any more information on this? I am also interested since I am finishing my 3rd semester of ADN program and I would like to start working this summer.

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Specializes in Emergency/Trauma/LDRP/Ortho ASC.

I went to nursing school on the GA/FL line and we did have a couple of students who failed senior semester who

challenged the NCLEX-PN for the state of Florida and passed. That was a few years ago...don't know if they still do it now. Georgia did not allow it at the time.

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Specializes in Peds Homecare.

It is no longer allowed in New York State and I believe some others as well. Check with your state's BON website.

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Even if allowed by your state, be aware that your school may not cooperate.

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I can do this, but I decided against it. I would need to take a summer capstone this summer, and then I'd be able to sit for the NCLEX-PN, meaning I would probably start working as an LPN right when my 3rd semester of the RN program started. Then I'd be applying for RN jobs in January, and many of the students at my school get hired in and start orientation while they're still in their last semester. It would basically be a lot of time and effort to be an LPN for just a few months.

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It is no longer allowed in New York State and I believe some others as well. Check with your state's BON website.

Been decades since NYS ceased allowing RN students to site for the LPN boards. IIRC the reason given was that RN programs had not covered the required material in certain subjects (geriatrics was one), by the time students wanted to take the exam.

That being said there is or was one RN program somewhere in upstate NY where students can take the LPN boards at some point.

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