LPN test

peter73 · Feb 24, 2006

I believe you would have had to be in a multiple exit ADN program to stop out at the PN level (which would not be allowed in a situation similar to yours). Traditional and multi-exit programs are set up slightly different to allow for adaquate basic skills for exiting PNs. I have not heard of any "challenge" type programs that you could use to become an LPN other than Rn graduates who are unable to successfully complete RN boards. You could attempt to transfer your credits into a PN or multiexit RN program, but most likly you would be better off waiting and repeating your courses in the current program in the interest of time. IMO

goodmorning · Feb 25, 2006

Thank you for responding.

Desred · Mar 4, 2006

I don't see why you shouldn't be allowed to take the LPN test. I am in a RN Associate program and there are several of us who plan to take the LPN test this fall when we are halfway through the program. Our teacher talked about it being an option the first week of class.

I would definately check with your State Board of Nursing.

Good Luck,

Deborah

RazorbackRN, BSN, RN · Mar 4, 2006

Good day everyone,
I successfully completed 3 semesters in an associates RN degree nursing program with a B- in the state of CT, I failed out last fall with a C- (.24) points to be exact. Question, is there a way for me to take my current education, which includes clinical hours, and take a test to become a LPN? If an LPN can take a bridge course and enter into the 3rd or 4th semester of an associates RN degree program, I do not see why it can't be done the other way around, even if the nursing student needs to take a few more classes, since the LPN course are generally 18 months.

If this is not possible, which organization can I challenge my position and many others. It seems a waste of education, why should a nursing student not have anything after the first year, and then have to wait till the following summer to repeat the summer class they passed with a B- and then retake the fall semester they failed. That is a waste of time and money.

Thank you,

Sharon

I was eligible to take LPN boards after the third semester in my ADN program. I know of many people who did this.

edrn25 · Mar 4, 2006

Sharon,

I graduated from an ADN program in NY; we were allowed to take the LPN boards after taking one " senior", second year course. My school was not a mutliple exit ADN program and the only stipulation was the LPN was somehow only valid in NYS, unlike the RN degree. Hope this helps.

mandykal, ADN, RN · Mar 4, 2006

Good day everyone,
I successfully completed 3 semesters in an associates RN degree nursing program with a B- in the state of CT, I failed out last fall with a C- (.24) points to be exact. Question, is there a way for me to take my current education, which includes clinical hours, and take a test to become a LPN? If an LPN can take a bridge course and enter into the 3rd or 4th semester of an associates RN degree program, I do not see why it can't be done the other way around, even if the nursing student needs to take a few more classes, since the LPN course are generally 18 months.

If this is not possible, which organization can I challenge my position and many others. It seems a waste of education, why should a nursing student not have anything after the first year, and then have to wait till the following summer to repeat the summer class they passed with a B- and then retake the fall semester they failed. That is a waste of time and money.

Thank you,

Sharon

Good Evening Good Morning,

You might want to check with your program director they should have info. Connecticut out of the 50 states and it's territories is the highest requirements for clinical and class room hours for LPN. What many RN students are doing is applying to either NY or Massachusetts state board, and work until they accumulate the hours required in Connecticut. Then they apply for license endorsement. There are 3 of us who work in Massachusetts and we're doing our paperwork now since we met the hours. It's about less then 240 hours depending on the program you are taking. So check with your program director. The program I took in NY was only 10 months!...so I took the boards in Masschusetts last year October, and I met my hours in mid January. Good luck and continue your education.

kal

goodmorning · Mar 4, 2006

Thank you

goodmorning · Mar 4, 2006

Good Evening Good Morning,
You might want to check with your program director they should have info. Connecticut out of the 50 states and it's territories is the highest requirements for clinical and class room hours for LPN. What many RN students are doing is applying to either NY or Massachusetts state board, and work until they accumulate the hours required in Connecticut. Then they apply for license endorsement. There are 3 of us who work in Massachusetts and we're doing our paperwork now since we met the hours. It's about less then 240 hours depending on the program you are taking. So check with your program director. The program I took in NY was only 10 months!...so I took the boards in Masschusetts last year October, and I met my hours in mid January. Good luck and continue your education.
kal

Thank you

goodmorning · Mar 4, 2006

Thank you

goodmorning · Mar 4, 2006

Just wanted to say, thank you to everyone for responding !!

mandykal, ADN, RN · Mar 5, 2006

May I ask to all the RN program students who were eligible to sit for the state boards what did you study during the 3 semesters???