How many clinical sets before LPN?

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Specializes in PACU, Med/Surg.

Hi everyone, I was just wondering how many clinical semesters I must complete before I can test and apply for an LPN license. I know after 1 clinical semester one can apply for a CNA license, which I will do-NEED a way to pay for school! I am in an RN program now, but it would be nice to be able to work as an LPN somewhere part-time while I am finishing up. Thanks everyone for your help!:lol2:

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

That would depend upon the program that you are in. Where I live, we have to take a CNA course, then test with Promisor to become certified.

Re: LPN-the Technical schools in this state have the ADN program set up in such a way that the students may graduate with their LPN diploma after the first year and then take the NCLEX-PN....they may then decide to continue on in the ADN program (most do) and can work as LPNs at the same time.

Check with your school.

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Specializes in PACU, Med/Surg.

The small private college I attend has a four semester clinical program after which students take the NCLEX and become an RN. There is no requirement for us to become CNA's, but we can after one semester of clinicals if we wish to.

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