Massachusetts LPN Reciprocity

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Has anyone chose to do the LPN Reciprocity route? From what I gathered, it is basically a LPN equivalency where you can sit for the NCLEX-PN if you meet the requirements. Am I right? I know I have to fill out an eligibility form in order to be approved to do so. So I was wondering how long the process takes and if anyone has done it?

I also noticed there is an application for licensure through LPN Reciprocity. Does that mean if I obtain my LPN equivalency license through another state, I can have it endorsed in Massachusetts? If so, is there an active working requirement?

I tried contacting the BON but they weren't much help. All they said was to fill out the eligibility form.

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Has anyone chose to do the LPN Reciprocity route? From what I gathered, it is basically a LPN equivalency where you can sit for the NCLEX-PN if you meet the requirements. Am I right? I know I have to fill out an eligibility form in order to be approved to do so. So I was wondering how long the process takes and if anyone has done it?

I also noticed there is an application for licensure through LPN Reciprocity. Does that mean if I obtain my LPN equivalency license through another state, I can have it endorsed in Massachusetts? If so, is there an active working requirement?

I tried contacting the BON but they weren't much help. All they said was to fill out the eligibility form.

Reciprocity only refers to NCLEX. Most states require LPNs to have graduated from a school of practical nursing therefore obtaining a license by equivalent education/experience in California it is not eligibility for endorsement to states such as NJ, PA, IN, IL, OK or TX

How do you feel that you qualify to challenge LPN licensing by equivalent education, training and/or experience? What state do you plan on getting licensed in then attempting to endorse to MA?

In MA only graduates of a practical nursing program or those who left an RN program in good standing if completed sufficient clinical & theory in all mandated domains and approval from the school director are eligible for licensing as an LPN. If you challenged the LPN based upon military training you are not eligible for endorsement in MA

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

You aren't eligible in MA as you failed out of your nursing program in Arkansas per your previous post. Only RN students who left in good standing are eligible to challenge the NCLEX-PN or endorse LPN licensure in MA

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I have completed Med Surg, Psych, OB, and Peds. I assumed that the requirements were to have completed those courses OR have withdrawn in good standing. I guess I am wrong, which is unfortunate. I was really hoping to work and gain experience while I take a break from school and care for a family member who's sick, which is why I am temporarily moving. Here in Arkansas, I am able to sit for the Nclex-pn which I plan to do, but I guess I won't be able to practice while I'm up north for a year or so.

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

"Must have exited the program in good standing " is what the MA NPA states. I'm sorry. Hopefully you didn't submit a non-refundable application fee. Which class did you fail?

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I haven't submitted anything yet, I wanted to explore my options before I started the process. I've already started submitting stuff for the Nclex here in Arkansas. So I'll go ahead and test even if I can't practice. I failed Adult 3/critical care, it was the last class before our review course and graduation. Failed by 2 points.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the Nursing Career forum

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