Failed nclex-rn many times. thinking of taking LPN nclex.

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Hello everyone! I graduated from a foreign school with BSN and have taken the nclex-rn 4 times already but still unsuccessful. I am about to lose faith and hope. and i am considering about taking the LPN nclex exam so i can at least start working as a nurse and gain experience.. anyone here that have taken this path for the mean time, that have successfully taken the nclex-lpn ?? any ideas on what to review on and how hard was it?? anybody who took the lpn and rn nclex tests, please i need your inputs. what to study for the LPN? what do they test you on?? thank you. :)

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Several states like TX, OK, & NJ ( there are others) require LPN candidates to be graduates of practical nursing programs as the BoN feels that an RN program is not sufficient qualification to sit for the NCLEX-PN.

LPN is not a consolation prize for failing to pass the NCLEX-RN multiple times. The exams are similar and if you do not have strong content background or sufficient test taking skills then you will not be successful at the NCLEX-PN either.

I live in Texas and was allowed to take the LVN boards after completing my 3rd semester of an RN program. I took it passed and worked as an LVN my last semester and until I started my new job and passed the RN boards. So you do not have to be a graduate of an LVN program. However I did have to get permission from my dean of nursing and additional paperwork to prove I took the required courses.

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The LVN test wasn't anything like the RN test. In my opinion the LVN test consisted of precautions type questions, a few meds but very little, prioritizing. I didn't find it to be difficult at all. I took it after completing my 3rd semester of a BSN program. Good luck

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@ Balzac.... i just saw the thread. You are such a wonderful person. I have the same situation with Bubba and you gave me HOPE with your kind words. You are a hero, you touched somebody else life which is mine. Thank you again and I hope more people are like you. They didn't know the struggles I have been through and by your words it really touches me. Thank you thabk you

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