Anybody going to take LPN boards?

[Nurse2bSandy]

I was just wondering if anyone in an ADN/BSN program was going to take LPN boards after the first year. I have heard that it is possible and that it is a good way to get experience... both with testing and with working as a nurse. Anybody out there done this? Tell me what it's like... THANKS!!

[3kidsmomma]

Here is the deal with my school. I am currently enrolled in a ADN program at my community college. You have 2 options to do in order to take the LPN exam.

1. If your GPA is lower then a 2.50 on a 4.0 you have to take a summer course with 2 weeks of clinical and must pass with a 76% ©.

2. If your GPA is is then a 2.50 and choose to take the classe you must also pass in order to qualify for the LPN exam the requirements are the same as far as a passing grade.

After everybody has completed it we all submit our information and our NSG coordinator sends in our paperwork as a group. Our community college has the both the LPN prgm and RN prgm. IF you choose not to return in August to complete the remainding 10 months to become a R.N. then that is your choice. I hope that helps if you have anymore questions, please feel free to ask. I hope I answered you question. :)

[Nurse2bSandy]

You all have given some great answers to my question!

One last thing...

for those of you who took the PN NCLEX, did you do a lot of studying? Did you get a study guide or use an RN guide?

Thanks!

[rnmi2004]

Honestly, I didn't do a whole lot of studying. Our CC's computer lab has practice tests--I took a few of those during the last week of my semester. Several of my classmates had taken the test during spring break and all of them passed, so it really helped that they were able to share their experiences.

I was more worried about following all the rules that the testing company has! It seemed like every other line was "Don't forget to sign your name or you forfeit your $200." "If the name we have doesn't exactly match your identification, you forfeit your $200." "If we don't like your outfit, you forfeit your $200." Made me nervous. :uhoh21:

[psilamag]

Can anyone give me info about how to go about signing up for LPN boards or at least where to get the info? I just took four semesters of nursing but I would like to sit for Lpn boards asap? Thanks

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Old thread alert!

Anyhow, I'm taking the NCLEX-PN on 12-28-05.

[MIA-RN1, RN]

I am taking it too and I have to meet with our nursing department secretary tomorrow after my psych final to get the info.

Perhaps you should talk to someone in the nursing department at your school.