Failed out of BSN program applying to LPN program

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My question is after I get my LPN license will I be able to transition from lpn to adn or bsn or will me failing out of a BSN program keep me from moving up from LPN? Do schools even consider you even if you have your LPN license? or you're done because of the previous program?

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Specializes in Wound Care, LTC, Sub-Acute, Vents.

yes they are called lpn-rn bridge. as long as you have the pre-reqs and meet the criteria. these bridge programs usually will let you join the generic rn students in the 3rd semester. so basically one more year of schooling and you will be eligible for the nclex-rn.

how far were you in the bsn program? can't you comeback and repeat the class you failed? why not try other rn schools if your ultimate goal is the rn. skip the lpn if you can.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

One of my classmates has been an LPN for 14 years. She failed out of the BSN program at OSU, and now she is attending a private LPN-to-RN (ASN) bridge program at a private trade school.

You can complete another RN program, but be aware that most nursing programs will take the failed classes into account when they are figuring out your grade point average, which will lower your overall GPA. And you very well know that BSN programs are somewhat competitive to get admitted into.

The nice thing about LPN programs offered at trade schools is that many of these places do not pay much attention to previous college coursework. I attended an LPN/LVN program that admitted anyone who could pass the minimally difficult entrance exam and write a decent essay.

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Don't be distraut you will do it, just try harder and show then that you are trying harder...they base on ur academic status so get good grades...you can do it just be positive and have a good attitude...GOOFD LUCK!!!

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how far were you in the bsn program? can't you comeback and repeat the class you failed? why not try other rn schools if your ultimate goal is the rn. skip the lpn if you can.

i was in the first semester so i didn't fail any clinical classes. i had some bad circumstances happen that distracted me so i failed two classes 1 by one point and another by 2. anyway, so i just wanted to make sure that i still had a shot and didn't do the lpn program to then find out i wouldn't be able to transition. i want to go as far as to get my phd in nursing so i'm not going to stop.

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Goodluck! I think you should be fine, they may look at your failed classes as part of acceptance, but maybe not.

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Specializes in Emergency.

The same thing happened to me . I was in a BSN program and one semester before graduation I failed Pediatrics and was dismissed. I had failed Med-Surg the semester before. Anyway, that was the end of a spring semester and by the beginning of fall semester I was enrolled in another BSN program. So it CAN be done. It definitely takes persistence and showing the director you mean business and am willing to put in the work. For me, I had to do 2 extra years but I am graduating this May with my BSN. So my advice is to exhaust all the BSN program options you have before starting an LPN program. Maybe even try some ADN programs. Just my :twocents: Good luck and God Bless!

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