RN to LPN

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I have an Rn degree but failed rn nclex. Can i do lpn nclex exam? Until i find a job and then can do an rn nclex exam ?

Triddin

380 Posts

Depends on your bon? Why not rewrite the Rn nclex?

JustBeachyNurse, LPN

13,952 Posts

Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Generally speaking, no in most states. To get an accurate response contact your BoN. NCLex -PN is not easier or a consolation prize. Often it's more difficult as you weren't trained to the lpn standard but to the RN.

Aunt Slappy

271 Posts

Specializes in hospice, LTC, public health, occupational health.

My license is not your consolation prize.

egglady, LPN

361 Posts

Specializes in Geriatrics.

Exactly! LPN is not a consilation prize. Walk a decade or two in my shoes.

Kaisu

144 Posts

Specializes in Hospice.

I don't believe the OP was putting down LPNs. I think she is looking to work while she sorts out what to do about failing the NCLEX-RN.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN

13,952 Posts

Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
I don't believe the OP was putting down LPNs. I think she is looking to work while she sorts out what to do about failing the NCLEX-RN.

Regardless LPN is not RN-light. Most who failNCLEX-RN that find a loophole to take NCLEX-PN fail partly due to not being trained as an LPN and not knowing the difference. She's wanting to attempt PN as a consolation to failing the RN, it doesn't work that way.

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