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No unfortunately, I never received a response on this post...However, I was told by a friend of mine (RN) who recently completed school that during your first round of clinicals (Fundamentals) that you can take the state exam to obtain a CNA Certification. With that said most of the RN programs are 4 semesters, and you have to be a current RN student.. but upon completion of your OB/ PEDS clinical rotation (in the state of FL) you can challendge the LPN boards. Best of Luck!!

I'm a first year RN student at indian river state college, and after getting through a lovely divorce need to generate some much needed income while completing the RN program. does anyone know if it's possible to challenge the lpn NCLEX exam in the state of florida after certain clinical rotations are completed? I was told it is possible to sit for the lpn exam after completing both med/surg rotations but wanted to get confirmation prior to pursuing... let me know your thoughts... any input would be much appreciated.

That's what I was worried about.... do you have any recommendations for certificate programs that would allow for quick employment like CNA or Patient Care Tech? I know a friend of mine was able to get a "Nursing Tech" job after she completed a couple semesters of clinicals at PBCC. I was just looking for something that I could do now that would allow an easy transition once I do start my clinicals so that I can still have some money coming in...

It's funny because I actually checked with them first and they offer a semester long program... I believe it starts in January next year. Upon completion you are qualified to get nationally certified (think this is the route I might take)... thank you for your response. :loveya:

I'm currently finishing up my pre-reqs for the nursing program that I will be applying to in the fall. However, in the meantime I'm looking for a way to transition over the medical field (to gain som experience) from the banking industry... in addition, I'm going to eventually have to quit my full time job and I've been trying to seek out any phlebotomy programs in my area to enroll in prior to acceptance into nursing school. Does anyone have any recommendations for programs in the Treasure Coast area in the Florida or in Palm Beach FL? I'd be willing to make the trek down. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!!