LPN on the way to RN

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This is a bit of an odd question but is it possible to take classes per the nursing ciriculum and sit for an LPN exam? For example, are classes that are involved in the LPN program wrapped up in the RN courseload (hope that makes sense). It seems like schools are breaking these two professions into distinct categories. Does it work that you take the certificate course for the LPN then reapply to the RN(clinical portion) program? Does being an LPN exempt you from any of the clinical requirements? I assumes the prereqs at this stage are a non issue. Has anyone done this? Kind of like trying to kill two birds with one stone kind of thing.

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Hmm... it all depends. i heard when your a LPN And you work for 1 year at a hospital or setting , they EXEMPT you from 2 classes... what school are you in?

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I am not in nursing school yet, I will start taking the four science pre reqs over the summer, starting with Developmental psych at QCC. I am trying to figure out the best way to attack this nursing business. I don't want to duplicate efforts and take the LPN then go back through admissions etc for the RN, but I would like to be working in the field in a way that I can have more confidence during the clinical phase, so though the LPN on the way to RN option would be great.

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I am not in nursing school yet, I will start taking the four science pre reqs over the summer, starting with Developmental psych at QCC. I am trying to figure out the best way to attack this nursing business. I don't want to duplicate efforts and take the LPN then go back through admissions etc for the RN, but I would like to be working in the field in a way that I can have more confidence during the clinical phase, so though the LPN on the way to RN option would be great.

TriniChick,

I would check with the RN school that your thinking of applying to and see what their requirments are and what they will accept from other programs. Compare the requirements for your LPN & RN programs so you can cancel out some classes now. :idea:Also as a money and time saver look into CLEP given by the college board, you earn the same credits as if you took the class and its a multi choice all you need is a 50 to pass. As far as your sciences go most RN programs want you to have A&P I&II with a lab, Microbiology w/lab, Chemistry w/ lab, I heard that sciences they want within the last 5 years, I'm not too sure on that but most schools take within the last 10 years. I hope this helps you and good luck.

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