Is it possible?

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Ok allnurses, I need an answer on this one please! I was told by a friend that is in RN school that they have to do LPN clinicals to finish RN school :argue:. They said that they had to do the RN classes but do LPN clinicals, does this make any sense? Can this really happen? Is this SERIOUS, REALLY :eek:? OMG, so that means that I can go through LPN school but do RN clinicals, what will that make me? What will I be?:confused:

Sorry, this is a vent but I need to know, please!

NurseLil-lea

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Well if you think about it when doing the LPN to RN bridge program, most programs allow the LPN to skip the first year's nursing classes (and clinicals) and proceed to the 2nd year (I'm speaking strictly of an Associates Degree program). You still have to take and pass your non-nursing classes (maths, sciences, etc) So it must be that the first year RN clinicals are the same as the LPN's clinicals. However, the RN has another year (again, speaking of an associate's program) of clinicals to do that the LPN doesn't.

If you are in an RN program and graduate you'll be a GN, if you go through the LPN program and graduate you'll be a GPN, once you pass the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-LPN you'll be an RN or LPN.

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Thank you for the information CT Pixie. I hear what you are saying but it still just doesn't seem right or fair. I guess it is what it is:).

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Where I live, the ADN programs give you a choice after one year, to take the licensure exam to become a LPN. Then, you move on to get your RN.

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Specializes in LTC.

When it comes to information about a nursing program. Contact the college department or office that deals with that. I hear so much stuff flying around about RN, LPN programs that some people just pull out of their ass.

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Where I live, the ADN programs give you a choice after one year, to take the licensure exam to become a LPN. Then, you move on to get your RN.

Hi jjhc2006,

I don't even think my friend has started any clinicals yet to even sit for the LPN-NCLEX. Thank you for the information, it is something to think about though.

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I just moved here and had never heard of being in an ADN program and having the option to get your LPN license half way through. Things are so different depending on which state you live in. I do think it's a nice option for those who need/want to work in a hospital setting while in school. That is, if they can even find a job!

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When it comes to information about a nursing program. Contact the college department or office that deals with that. I hear so much stuff flying around about RN, LPN programs that some people just pull out of their ass.

Hi dajulieness,

You are surely right about the "pull it out the ass" deal. This was too funny :D. I know the best way to get the right information about a nursing school program is to contact the college myself and get information from the horses mouth. This friend of mine has been dealing with this nursing program for a year now and for what my friend tells me is that they do alot of cricket stuff and when I search the reviews on the nursing program alot of people are saying "BEWARE". GO TO A REAL NURSING SCHOOL THAT HAS A GOOD REPUTATION. Go figure!!!

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Specializes in Hospital Education Coordinator.

how would your friend know the difference anyway? Gossip?

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how would your friend know the difference anyway? Gossip?

Good question!! I did warn my friend about the nursing school and tried to lead my friend to the reputable nursing school I went to. But hell, who am I? My friend is a real smarty and knows waaay more than anybody!! :barf02:

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Specializes in Med-Surg /Cardiac Step-Down/CICU/CTICU.

hey,

first relax! secondly, what "JJHC2006" says is true or was true for many ADN programs. When you are enrolled in a ADN program sometimes after you have taken fundamentals, med-surg, psych-they will let you sit for the NCLEX-PN or apply to get a limited permit as a GPN. You are on the pathway to obtaining your RN but I assume at one point in time it helped those going through school get experience and work as GPN or LPN's. When I first was going to school in NY state 2003-2005, thats what I did, I was a CNA prior to getting into nursing school and after I completed fundamentals/med-surg/psych, I applied only for the limited permit and in my nursing home the DON allowed me to work under her license as a GPN and I had orientation and never took the NCLEX-PN because I was graduating the following year. So if you think about it LPN/RN training is not much different clinically except for some things, so maybe your friend has it a bit confused, and heard she was doing clinicals that could count toward LPN license, because it CAN! or did at some point in time. Although in the last couple of years I know in NY state has done away with this because they state you are in a RN program and working as a LPN would somehow alter your sense of your scope of practice. But I think most people would know they are not RN's yet...who knows. Also when you would apply for the GPN or LPN, you would be missing OB/peds....which the LPN program students have taken and been tested on to sit for the NCLEX-PN. So maybe this is helpful to you or not. just thought I would chime in. As others have advised just call the school directly or go to an open house session and ask your questions. Best of Luck!

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