NY LPN transferring to NJ

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H to all, i am a registered nurse in the Philippines. I have a current LPN license in New York ( took nclex rn couple of times but wasn't that lucky so I tried LPn) I am currently residing in Pennsylvannia. Unfortunately, transferring my LPn license is not acceptable if you are an RN working as an LPn here in Pennsylvannia. Since I live couple of miles from New Jersey border might as well apply Lpn reciprocity in New Jersey so that I can work there.

My question is does any of you has the same problem as I have? And if you do, what did the steps you did to obtain a license reciprocity in Nj? Thank you so much! I'm newbie here so please try to understand.

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

Per NJ law you are ineligible for an LPN license by exam or endorsement. Only graduates of a practical nursing program are eligible for licensing as an LPN in NJ

"Attendance in or successful completion of a professional nursing program shall not serve as anequivalent or substituted quali cation for the practical nursing education requirement (N.J.A.C.13:37-4.1(b) "

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Thank you for your response appreciate it. Bad news for me, might as well stick to my RN, I am already applied for nclex RN and will take the exam this Dec.

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I just called the nj BON costumer service and she said yes I can apply for a reciprocity as long as I have an active license in New York....I did explain to her my situation that I am a registered nurse graduate but has an lpn license ni New York.

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

Good luck. The law has not been changed.

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