Hi, I have been an LPN for over a year now, however I just graduated from an ADN program in May. The problem I am having is that I took my NCLEX and failed and do not wish to take it again, so my question is, in the state of New Mexico, even though I have my associates degree can I still continue to work as an LPN? Or do I HAVE to pursue my RN license? Thanks in advance for all your help! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 10, 2014 by runsalot 339 Posts; 5,534 Profile Views Question Why do you not want to take the nclex rn again? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 11, 2014 by TheCommuter, BSN, RN TheCommuter has 10 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych. 2 Followers; 228 Articles; 27,607 Posts; 319,004 Profile Views Why do you not want to take the nclex rn again?I was going to ask the same thing. Personally, as a former LVN who completed an LPN-to-RN transition/ASN degree program, there's no way I'd let that degree go to waste. People pass NCLEX after having initially failed it. Don't give up. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 11, 2014 by MK14 2 Posts; 321 Profile Views Honestly I'm just tired of failing. In nursing school failed two semesters that I had to retake so it took me twice as long to complete the program and now this. I don't feel like I'm cut out to be an RN and I don't have enough money to be taking the test over and over so that's why I just want to continue working as an LPN. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
