Hey RN's that used to be LPN's !

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Hello and good morning peeps (EST), I am now a LPN! I am happier than ever, BUT I want to ask those of you who became RN's when is the best time to go back to school? How did it work out for you? I don't want to wait too long but I also want to go get some experience somewhere as an LPN. If you have any advice, it will be appreciated!

I have heard a lot of people who wait to go back to school for a while cannot pass the exam!

Thanks guys!

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I took a year or two off before returning for my RN. I needed to work and during that time I gained great experience that helped me in school.

Do what is best for you your family.

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Specializes in CCRN.

I went straight forward for my RN. I was actually in an ADN program that gave you a Diploma in Nursing after your first year of clinicals, which allowed us to test to become LPNs. Then we continued the second year and received our ADN. It was a great program.

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Thanks for your responses ! I am looking for work as we speak. I may just take a year or two as well.

Seaofclouds, that sounds like a great program. I don't think they have those where I live that I'm aware of or I would've went that route for sure.

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Specializes in Urology, HH, med/Surg.

I worked as an LPN for 13 years before deciding to do a bridge program for an ASN.

Which tests are you referring to? (Having difficulty passing, I mean) I passed NCLEX on my first attempt, if that eases your mind any.

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Yes. Thank you. How different are those two exams? In your opinion?

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Specializes in Urology, HH, med/Surg.

NCLEX PN vs RN? Ooo, It's been so long since that PN exam!! The only thing I really remember is I had a lot of questions about diabetes.

Really though, it seems the questions on the PN were related more to tasks & treatments, from what I remember. Stuff you actually do as an LPN. The RN...honestly, to me, had very little to do with actual nursing. Knowing what to delegate, some disease processes, priority questions, etc.

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Okay. Thank you for sharing your experience.

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Hello and good morning peeps (EST), I am now a LPN! I am happier than ever, BUT I want to ask those of you who became RN's when is the best time to go back to school? How did it work out for you? I don't want to wait too long but I also want to go get some experience somewhere as an LPN. If you have any advice, it will be appreciated!

I have heard a lot of people who wait to go back to school for a while cannot pass the exam!

Thanks guys!

Congrats on your official designation as a nurse. Good luck as you move forward.

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

Within months of obtaining my LVN license, I enrolled in a community college and starting taking prerequisite courses. I worked as an LVN for a little more than four years before earning my ASN degree and RN license.

My advice is to return to school as soon as possible.

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Specializes in med-surg.

I returned immediately after. I was too behind to take a break. Graduated LPN dec 2012. Soon to be graduating RN BSN Dec 2016

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