Megn510

Hi Cinnybun, I am in the same sort of situation. I called one of several local community colleges to check the statistics on how many LVN's (Licensed Vocational Nurse) are accepted into the RN program. One college said, that no one was accepted until recent history. She stated that LVN's must pass a "Challenge" test, to determine if the skills of the LVN are at the same level as the 1st yr RN student, and that, almost, no one passes. On the other hand, Chabot College, which is in CA, said that they accept LVN's frequently, however, they have noticed that maybe 1 or 2 people complete the LVN to RN program. I thought that it would be a good idea to become an LVN, to get the ball rolling, instead of waiting for lottery results when over 1000 people apply and roughly 80 people get selected. That is a 8% chance of getting in. However, I am reconsidering the LVN to RN idea. I thought it made sense, start lower and gain experience and then apply to the RN program, but if almost no one gets in or the very few people that do get in do not complete the program, what is the point. Has anyone successfully completed an LVN to RN program? If so, how difficult was it? Did you feel like you were catching up, or did the education that you received as an LVN provide you with a solid foundation in nursing? Please advise ;-)

Has anyone successfully completed an LVN to RN program? If so, how difficult was it? Did you feel like you were catching up, or did the education that you received as an LVN provide you with a solid foundation in nursing? Please advise ;-)