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Need advice please I understand in maryland you can not get your LPN license until you graduate the RN program (which makes no sense) every other state after completing at least 1 year of the RNprogram you can sit and take the LPN board. Has anyone lived in MD and went to another state like Delaware (its close to me) and got the LPN license and then eventually changed your license to work in MD? thoughts and suggestions would be so helpful.

Also I have heard of online programs that offer classes for those who have completed a certain number of RN classes and graduate that way. Any ideas what these programs are called (also I was working on my associate degree).

Thanks in advance,

Cara

Specializes in Cardio-Pulmonary; Med-Surg; Private Duty.

My ADN program has a curriculum that is specifically a "ladder" program, wherein you have completed the LPN requirements at the end of the first year and can sit for the LPN boards, then you can be working as an LPN while completing your RN program (or you can stay an LPN if you fail out or can't complete the rest of the RN program for whatever reason).

As for CNA, you do need to complete the actual CNA program to get the state's CNA certificate in my state. However, all the facilities in my area will hire you as a "patient care tech" or "patient care associate" or "nurse tech" or similar if you have completed the first semester of any nursing program. The work is typically the same whether you are a CNA or a "tech" in a facility, but the difference is whether you have a certificate from the state or if you have completed the coursework through a nursing program without a certificate.

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Specializes in Emergency.
. I live in Virginia and I believe that you can take the LPN test after completing one year of RN nursing school.

This makes zero sense. LPN and RN have different scopes of practice, so finishing "one year" of RN school =! qualification of a LPN. I just checked the requirements for Virginia and you must have completed a practical nursing education, not registered nurse.

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This makes zero sense. LPN and RN have different scopes of practice, so finishing "one year" of RN school =! qualification of a LPN. I just checked the requirements for Virginia and you must have completed a practical nursing education, not registered nurse.

In Florida, students in RN programs are able to challenge the LPN NCLEX after completing the equivalent of a Practical Nursing education program, which is roughly the first year of a two-year Associate's program. There is a caveat that the director of the RN program must sign off on the application to the state BON in order for the student to sit for the exam. The director of my program started refusing to do this as students were challenging the LPN NCLEX, trying to find jobs as LPNs while completing the RN program, and failing spectacularly at managing it all.

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I think the op needs to accept this set back and just apply to an LPN program as her chances of getting into a accredited nursing school are slim. We have lost of people in my program and a quite a few them who succeeded in the lpn program. There are good lpn programs in your area who will accept students who failed out of the nursing progam.

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Specializes in Emergency.

Keep in mind that if you do find a state that will allow you to test as an LPN, you most likely will not be able to get licensure by endorsement for any state that requires you to have graduated from an approved LPN program.

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Specializes in ER.

Actually, now that I think about it California had some really, really weird system set up. I forgot about it. If you look it up, it falls under Method 3: Equivalent Education. It is kind of messed up in my opinion. Basically you need experience in a bunch of areas and a pharm class. BVNPT - Method 3: Qualification Based on Equivalent Education and/or Experience

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I believe it is the same everywhere. You take the basic nursing courses (Fundamentals) and a clinical or two and you can sit for the exam.

I checked the Prometric website. It says if you SUCCESSFULLY completed an LPN or RN program but are not yet licensed you can apply to take the CNA exam. I would put the link but I'm using my phone and don't know how to do that sorry but you can check. It is Route number three for graduate LPN/ RN. And as former faculty this is for the original poster when you applying to other nursing programs even if it is ABSN, they're going to ask for your transcripts they're going to ask you to explain why you flunked out. Accelerated BSN programs are extremely competitive. I taught in a ABSN program & in a Traditional BSN neither program did not accept people who flunked out of other nursing programs.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.

The OP has yet to come back...My question is why don't the OP repeat the class? if she/he can't, their best bet is to enroll in a PN program and show competency that they can complete a nursing program, then bridge to the RN or BSN program. :yes:

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
I am so sorry that you are going through all of this. I know that it is hard and it seems that things won't work out, but they will eventually and there will be a silver light in the end. I live in Virginia and I believe that you can take the LPN test after completing one year of RN nursing school. I know that MD. and VA. are neighboring states; so I believe that VA. would be OK for you to take the LPN exam. I would still contact the Board of Virginia though which is in Henrico and that is near Richmond. I also think that you could take some classes online. If you google online nursing classes or hybrid nursing classes, then that would be OK to do that as well. I also think that you can do some volunteer work if you are interested in doing so and that way you can gain experience. Hospitals in Virginia offer that. I bet they could also do that in your state as well. Thank you for your post. I wish you the best. Marcy CNA

No both are compact states. Even if your statement were true , she can only apply for a license in MD. MD only licenses LPNs who graduate from LPN school.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
In Florida students in RN programs are able to challenge the LPN NCLEX after completing the equivalent of a Practical Nursing education program, which is roughly the first year of a two-year Associate's program. [i']There is a caveat that the director of the RN program must sign off on the application to the state BON in order for the student to sit for the exam.[/i] The director of my program started refusing to do this as students were challenging the LPN NCLEX, trying to find jobs as LPNs while completing the RN program, and failing spectacularly at managing it all.

AND you must be a student in good standing. Fail out and you are no longer a student in good standing. Plus this likely only applies to students attending school in Florida.

It's meaningless as MD only licenses LPN that graduate from a school of practical nursing

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.
In Florida students in RN programs are able to challenge the LPN NCLEX after completing the equivalent of a Practical Nursing education program, which is roughly the first year of a two-year Associate's program. [i']There is a caveat that the director of the RN program must sign off on the application to the state BON in order for the student to sit for the exam.[/i] The director of my program started refusing to do this as students were challenging the LPN NCLEX, trying to find jobs as LPNs while completing the RN program, and failing spectacularly at managing it all.

It used to be this way in Georgia as well...the last I heard of this was in 2002 when the mere thought of pursuing the ADN creeped into my mind. It was presented to me when transcripts/information could not be located from my defunct practical nursing program. The admissions coordinator at that time completely disregarded my then-valid LPN license, told me to enroll in a generic ASN program, and then apply for the NCLEX-PN after one year of ASN study. I thought the lady was drunk, wondering if she actually listened to herself tell me to apply for a license that I already had.

Anyway, it was once an acceptable method for LPN licensure in this state.:yes:

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.
Keep in mind that if you do find a state that will allow you to test as an LPN, you most likely will not be able to get licensure by endorsement for any state that requires you to have graduated from an approved LPN program.

^^^^^ Absolutely agree!! This is why I safeguard my ASN/BSN transcripts and LPN diploma literally under lock and key! After my PN program became defunct, I had no proof other than the diploma and license that I ever attended nursing school since no transcripts were provided to us back then. Several ASN nursing schools would not accept the diploma + license in lieu of transcripts. So, the LPN-RN bridge was out of the question until I enrolled in EC back in 2009.

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