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My paper says 48 business-day hours, so that could be the issue.

Thank you so very much! I bought the book you suggested for my Kindle (only $40! and it came with the access to the online practice tests). I took and passed the test yesterday and I don't think I would have without those practice questions to get me in the groove of the "NCLEX-syle" format.

Has anyone taken the HESI Care of the Adult challenge exam for the LPN to RN program at Rivier University? I am having trouble finding out the exact format of the test, how many questions are on it, and how it is scored (i.e. what does an "850" mean??) I would like to know how many I can get wrong and still get that score. I am using the ATI Med Surg nursing and the Brunner an Suddarth Med Surg textbooks. I am also doing the NLN Care of the Adult practice exam online. Any input would be appreciated!

I am 51 and just starting an ADN transition program. I plan on continuing to BSN and possibly beyond. It is not all about money (although I plan on making more of it - and getting out of LTC - once I complete my ADN); for me it is more a matter of self-fulfillment. I worked as an LPN for over 20 years mainly in med-surg, but I also have ICU, ortho, pedi and psych experience (when I was employed from 1983-2004, LPN's could do these types of things!) I took a hiatus from 2004 to 2011 and just completed a re-entry program. I was inspired by my professors, many of whom were women in their 60's just completing doctorates. Whatever it takes!

I would definitely do an RN program - start with ADN, then you can get hospital employment and pursue your BSN. LPN's are not being hired in hospitals any more in most areas and while long term facility pay is good, it is difficult and monotonous. You are basically a glorified pill pusher trying to get meds out to 25 patients. There is really no time to use your nursing skills or ever even feel that you are doing your job safely. I worked as an LPN for 22 years in the hospital. I was IV, PCEP and ACLS certified. I technically worked under the RNs' supervision, but I functioned autonomously. I took a 7 year break to see my daughter through an elite gymnastics career and when I came back - no more hospital job. It didn't matter that I could do the same job as the RN's (sans hanging blood and pronouncing). Hospitals will go so far as to request ADN's with "one year of experience" over someone like me. I am now stuck in long term care - but not for long. I am heading back to school!