New grad LPN need advice

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Specializes in RN/Hematology/Oncology/Long-termcare/SNF.

Hi I am 42 and have recently passed the LPN program here in MA. I am thinking about jumping right into the online LPN to ADN. The offer sounds so good but I would have to maintain an 80 average as opposed to a 73 here in Ma. I did get a B- in the LPN program but what if I don't hold and 80? Has anyone here done the online nursing program? I would love to hear from you. Thanks Cissy

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Does thta give you an RN degree or is it like an associate LPN degree?

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There is no such thing as an associate LPN degree. The PN program awards you a certificate upon completion. The ADN, associate degree in nursing, is the RN program.

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I graduated the LPN program May 2008 and passed my NCLEX in June (thank goodness). I am on the waiting list for the LPN-RN program. For both LPN and ADN at my school, 80% is passing and a "C" (which really hurts the GPA if you fall below 88%). I think that you should just go for it--keeping in mind that you'll likely need to spend a little more time studying, etc. to finish out your final year. Best of luck!!

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There is no such thing as an associate LPN degree. The PN program awards you a certificate upon completion. The ADN, associate degree in nursing, is the RN program.

FYI--My school offers an Associate in Applied Science degree. In addition to practical nursing and BLS for healthcare, it requres 7 courses, most of which are required for nursing program. When you complete the PN program you receive your Practical Nursing Certificate and when you complete everything, you receive your Associate degree.

I'm sure there are other schools that offer this option, too.

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Specializes in RN/Hematology/Oncology/Long-termcare/SNF.

Hi, I phoned registration board of Nurs. today. The man said I can call to schedule my dage to take the exam even though I have not received written confirmation. I am so nervous. If I call today, will have to take the days they give me? I really do not want to take it until at least the very end of July. What do you think?

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FYI--My school offers an Associate in Applied Science degree. In addition to practical nursing and BLS for healthcare, it requres 7 courses, most of which are required for nursing program. When you complete the PN program you receive your Practical Nursing Certificate and when you complete everything, you receive your Associate degree.

I'm sure there are other schools that offer this option, too.

Yes, I know. The Associate of Applied Science is a RN program. The PN program results in a certificate, not a degree. My school offered the same types of programs. The lady was asking if after completing the PN program you would receive an Associates degree, which you would not. There is a thread asking whether or not LPN's can say we are college graduates, since we didn't earn a degree, but a certificate. There are some interesting responses there.

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I received my LPN certificate in December 07 and finished my classes for associates of applied science on July 3. I was told if I ever wanted to do the RN program, I would need these classes.

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In Indiana, if you have an Associates degree in Nursing, you may sit for the NCLEX-RN boards. There are Associate in Science and Associate in Applied Science degrees, neither of which are granted when completing the PN program. Our PN program is 47 credit hours, not enough to qualify for the Associates degree in anything. I think the fewest amount of credit hours for an Associates I have seen is 62 credit hours, or 2 years full time. Our PN program is 11 months, 2 semesters and the summer session.

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