NCLEX exam without going to nursing school?

Nursing Students NCLEX

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Are you eligable to take the NCLEX exam without going to a nursing school? For example, if you graduated with a BSN in another degree and just want to take the exam?

Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Extra Pickles said:
SDN is what?

Student Doctor Network

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Wuzzie said:
I don't blame you for that but at least you actually went to nursing school.

ETA: I seriously think this is someone from SDN trolling us. I don't think we should get our panties in a bunch about it.

LOL. True! After my ex-best friend went to nursing school & was a nurse for less than 6 months I so badly wished she could just give me her RN license.

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Specializes in BSN, RN-BC, NREMT, EMT-P, TCRN.

A BSN in another degree? That would mean you went to nursing school which negates your question. Did you mean a Bachelor's of Science in another discipline?

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Specializes in BSN, RN-BC, NREMT, EMT-P, TCRN.

You graduated a BSN program and tested for CNA and LPN as well? Please explain.

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Specializes in BSN, RN-BC, NREMT, EMT-P, TCRN.

Please read the forum rules and stop using text language. It's not allowed.

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Specializes in BSN, RN-BC, NREMT, EMT-P, TCRN.

Look at the grammar- text message abbreviations.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
tacticool said:
Please read the forum rules and stop using text language. It's not allowed.

I don't know who you are talking to, can you please use the quote function.

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tacticool said:
You graduated a BSN program and tested for CNA and LPN as well? Please explain.

There are quite a few nursing programs that allow (and some even require) its students the option to obtain certain certifications and an LPN license once they reach a certain point within its program. Doing so shows a comprehension of nursing education as well as providing motivation as progression through the program continues. It also gives students an advantage of securing employment while pursuing their chosen degree.

One of the local programs here once granted its students, who successfully challenged the NCLEX-PN during the BSN program, credit for the equivalent of one full year of its nursing program. But, they were only allowed two attempts at the exam, and it could only be challenged after having met a specified amount of classroom and clinical instruction. After two failed attempts, students had no choice but to complete the full path to licensure. I don't know if this particular school still offers that option now or not.

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I think that you need to go to a state approved nursing school in order to become eligible. It is very important to check your states nurse practice act and see what they require. Not all states have the same requirements. I would also check with your school in order to see what they recommend. I wish you the best and please keep us posted.

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Specializes in 15 years in ICU, 22 years in PACU.
K8NewRn said:
Yes you can take your NCLEX test. your a graduate nurse! You dont have to study nursing again. Go ahead and apply so ull know all the requirements.

This is a joke post, right?

Making fun of text-speak?

Pretending to be totally ignornat and giving advise?

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OrganizedChaos said:
Student Doctor Network

They've been know to have one of their members come here and make some ridiculously inflammatory statements then sit back and watch the fireworks which they gleefully post on their forum in order to further disparage us stoooopid nurses.

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Wuzzie said:
They've been know to have one of their members come here and make some ridiculously inflammatory statements then sit back and watch the fireworks which they gleefully post on their forum in order to further disparage us stoooopid nurses.

Well then. Looks like some med students have too much time on their hands LOL. Wonder how they manage to succeed in school if that is their idea of a good use of time! Seems like "stoooopidity" can be shared aplenty!

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