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I haven't submitted anything yet, I wanted to explore my options before I started the process. I've already started submitting stuff for the Nclex here in Arkansas. So I'll go ahead and test even if I can't practice. I failed Adult 3/critical care, it was the last class before our review course and graduation. Failed by 2 points.

I have completed Med Surg, Psych, OB, and Peds. I assumed that the requirements were to have completed those courses OR have withdrawn in good standing. I guess I am wrong, which is unfortunate. I was really hoping to work and gain experience while I take a break from school and care for a family member who's sick, which is why I am temporarily moving. Here in Arkansas, I am able to sit for the Nclex-pn which I plan to do, but I guess I won't be able to practice while I'm up north for a year or so.

Has anyone chose to do the LPN Reciprocity route? From what I gathered, it is basically a LPN equivalency where you can sit for the NCLEX-PN if you meet the requirements. Am I right? I know I have to fill out an eligibility form in order to be approved to do so. So I was wondering how long the process takes and if anyone has done it? I also noticed there is an application for licensure through LPN Reciprocity. Does that mean if I obtain my LPN equivalency license through another state, I can have it endorsed in Massachusetts? If so, is there an active working requirement? I tried contacting the BON but they weren't much help. All they said was to fill out the eligibility form.

Thank you, that helps! Sorry, my mind is really scattered trying to figure out the best way to go about my situation. Basically, I currently live in Arkansas and am moving home to Vermont for a year or so and plan to come back to Arkansas for school when I can. I've already applied to the Arkansas State Board of Nursing when I found out I had to move home. I wasn't sure if I could keep my primary residence here, while living in another state, and working in another. For example: residence in Arkansas, living in Vermont, and working in Massachusetts. I'm trying to decide if I should stay here and test or wait to test in Massachusetts. I know I am not eligible to test in Vermont or New Hampshire. I have to fill out an eligibility form for Ma to determine if I can test there and I'm still waiting to hear back from Ma BON about endorsement requirements if I choose to obtain my license before moving. I know Vermont requires 400 working hours before applying for endorsement and I'm not sure if all states require the same.

Hey all, I am in the process of taking the NCLEX-PN with partial RN completion. I am moving in a month due to a family medical emergency. I plan to move back here after a year or two to go back to school. I have all my requirements completed, I just haven't registered on Pearson. I was about to... when I read it could take up to 4 weeks to get the ATT, so I haven't registered yet. If I test here, I would also have to work for 400 hours before I can apply for endorsement which means I would have to put off my move for atleast 3 months and the state I am moving to is not a compact state. Considering the circumstances, the last thing I want to do is put off my move. I also considered taking the test where I'm moving, Vermont, but I am not allowed to test there since I did not graduate from a program. I am able to have my license endorsed if I meet the requirements. I also considered testing in a neighboring state since I live on the border and can commute to work, but can I hold a license in that state without living there? Is it possible to have my primary residence in one state, living in another, and working in another? and I also run into the possibility of not being eligible to test there, I will have to fill out a LPN reciprocity eligibility form to find out. Any thoughts or advice on what I should do?

Vermont isn't a compact state, unfortunately. But I still face the problem of whether or not they'd accept my license for endorsement because like you said, a lot of places require you to graduate from an accredited program. I know my university here in Arkansas would accept me for the bridge program, but I'm thinking other schools will not. I couldn't find anything on the Vermont board of nursing website, the website was confusing. I'm thinking my best option is to call or send an email. Makes me wish I had answered one more question correctly on that final, I wouldn't be in this situation lol Thank you for your input!

Hello, I currently live in Arkansas where it is allowed for RN students to sit for the NCLEX pn. I unfortunately failed out of my program, by two points, a month before graduation. Huge blow to my self esteem. It has been nearly 3 months and I still haven't gotten the courage to take the NCLEX pn, but I have begin the requirements and have paid half of the fees. All that's left is to register and take the exam. My plan was to return to school through the LPN-RN program next Summer. I have recently found out I may have to move back home to Vermont due to a family health emergency and am wondering if I do obtain an Arkansas LPN license due to partial RN Program completion, will it be recognized in Vermont for endorsement. If not, any advice on what I should do? I've been going to school for four years and I have nothing going for me right now. I'd hate to see all this time and money wasted. Will I have to start my schooling over? Take a year off to get in state tuition?

This is true. I failed out right before starting our last course before graduation. I would've graduated in May, which is basically in a month. The point where we are allowed to sit for the LPN test was a course ago after pediatrics. I've also heard of RN students doing that as well and I've heard of people taking the nclex multiple times. I just don't think it's fair to think all failed out RN students think becoming a LPN is a "oh I failed out of RN school, I'll just become a LPN because it's easy." Maybe that's what some think. But I definitely don't. I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't know I am qualified or allowed to do so. I'm not taking this lightly either. I am studying and preparing just like I would had I been able to move onto Competency and do nclex prep with the program. I think this is a great opportunity to gain experience and work doing something I love until I can return to school next summer.

I am pretty positive I am able to since this was suggested by the course coordinator during my exit interview from the program. I don't see becoming a LPN as a prize or backup plan, more like an opportunity to utilize what I have learned so far in school and continue my education without having to go to a different university and start completely over. I am very grateful to be able to do so, I didn't expect to nor do I think it will be any easier than nclex-RN.

Awesome, thank you! I wasn't sure how different it would be.

Thank you for your input. I have heard a lot from nurses I've worked with in clinical that there is a difference between what you're taught in nursing school and actually being a nurse in the real world. I will definitely keep that in mind! Do you recommend anything for studying or reviewing before taking the test?

After a long and hard four years of college, I have failed out of my ASN Program...a month before graduation and by two points. My only option now is to challenge the Nclex-pn and return to school through the LPN to RN program. I am done crying and even though it still hurts, I am ready to move forward and try again. Maybe this will be best for me because it will allow me to gain some hands on experience. I envied all my friends with hospital/medical experience because I felt they were able to relate textbook concepts to real life a lot easier than I could, who is straight out of highschool with no work experience other than being a cashier. I'm extremely disappointed in myself and am embarrassed to not have succeeded. I am tired emotionally and physically. Nursing school has worn down my confidence, but I want this. This is my dream. One step at a time. It's just so discouraging to have tried so hard, studied so hard, cried so hard, and spent so much time/money to fail.....no degree and lots of debt. But I will pick myself and use this setback as motivation. How should I prepare for this exam? What advice can you give? Have you or do you know anyone who has taken this route of schooling?

Hello all, I'm in my second semester of nursing and still have no idea how to study for the exams. I can't seem to find a method that works for me. Any tips or advice? What methods helped you? I've also found myself really behind on drug cards. I have no idea if it's because I'm writing too much and going too in depth with them or what. Any advice is greatly appreciated! Feeling quite lost and overwhelmed and it's only been a week into the semester. Yikes!

Thank you! I went and purchased the 4th edition today since I've heard lots of good things about it from you all. I hope it works for me like it has for others. My school doesn't require the case studies, so I'll be missing out on those and I can't afford to purchase anything else at the moment. lol

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