LPN to RN Degrees

ohmeowzer RN, RN · Nov 17, 2009

well maybe calif.. they have something.. but you can work only work in calif.. other than that you have to go to school and take boards...

MedSurgeMess · Nov 17, 2009

Indiana has nothing like that, I looked up the nurse practice act and asked a friend at the BON....

Crux1024 · Nov 18, 2009

I really dont think so. Must go through school to be able to challenge the NCLEX RN.

https://allnurses.com/lpn-lvn-corner/can-lpn-challenge-277445.html

This is an old thread, but it has some info.

There was a thread a little while ago about CNA's challenging the NCLEX-PN after so much experience, but I dont know for certain either.

tlc2u · Nov 18, 2009

Some states used to allow students almost through with RN school to sit for their LPN but most states do not allow that anymore. So I would doubt that any states allow an LPN to challenge RN.

Look up the board of nursing you are interested in and see. Just put the name of the state and board of nursing in a google search and read the guidelines for that state.

nerdtonurse?, BSN, RN · Nov 18, 2009

I think I heard Tennessee would let you try it; I'd check with the BON, but chances are, other states wouldn't accept the RN (which seems crazy to me, you passed the boards or you didn't). I know a lot are demanding 500 clinical hours (thus knocking schools like Excelsior out of their state unless you want to work for a federal facility).

classicdame, MSN, EdD · Nov 18, 2009

it is more than the clinical hours - although that is a lot. Some things like accessing PICC lines and managing chest tubes ought to be taught and practiced appropriately. In my state the LVN's curriculum does not compare to what is required of RN's, especially the math and A&P. There is more to it than tasks. Most nurse practice acts are there to protect the public, not to allow someone easy access to a better paying job.