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There is no time limit for certain states from what I have researched. It looks like one has to be a resident of the state where that is possible. Can anyone tell me if this is true? (It is for Colorado) I did not know that in order to get into an RN to BSN program I had to already be a licensed RN. This changes my focus to the refresher course(s). Moving is not that big of a deal to me. I have no kids, no pets, single, and my family is scattered throughout the US. My immediate family is not a cohesive family unit either. I'm close to my mom. She is doing fine (house paid off, a good mate, etc...). If I do decide to make a move I have minimal obstacles to get over. I would actually be a perfect candidate for travel work because I have no ties really.

OK has a 2 year limit on taking the test without having to take any refresher courses. My instructors informed me that if one did not pass the exam in Oklahoma within the 2 years, that I would have to go back and do the last 2 semesters again (of the 2 year ASN program). (someone please correct me if I am wrong, I have not done any research into this) Texas has a 4 year window. Colorado has no limit/time parameter for testing, and does not require any refresher courses from what I understand. The only thing with Colorado is one has to be a resident of the state to take advantage of that. I have really come to the conclusion it would probably be best for me to go back and get the online BSN. After coming in here and reading several threads on a lot of facilities requiring a BSN more than not, it might be better for me. I planned on taking the classes needed online when I began working as an ASN RN anyway. So much time has passed for me that it might be best to get the BSN now. That would also allow me to get back into the mindset needed for the test. It would help pull the information back out of my memory and refresh all that I learned hopefully. Some people have suggested becoming a sonographer. Does anyone have an opinion on this? I am really in a state of flux right now! I did find an RN to BSN program at UTA (Arlington, Texas) it is 8,995.00 and 10 months. I can probably do this in either state I choose to live in (I'm sure I could find something similar in CO.). I do have a question, would getting the BSN through an online course here in Texas allow me to be eligible to take the test here and another 4 years to pass the exam?

I know I need to do the review course. My time is up to take the boards here in Texas. I want the course to be very close to the next time I test. I could do that in CO. Is there a state that will allow me take the boards here in Texas without having to be a resident of that state?

I graduated in 2010 (a little embarrassed to say) and my last application here in Texas took exactly one year to go through. I have taken it 5 times. I know I need a refresher course. I am looking into those now and will try to make the course and the next test close together so it will be fresh. I am really becoming frustrated/disenchanted with the whole thing, but I am driven to be an RN. I feel as though the education in the rural area I was in was probably not that great. I have been reading some really disheartening threads in here about the way the ASN and LPN people are being pushed toward hospice/LTC and home health. My interest lies in the OR as well. Any suggestions on refresher course(s)?

Hello, I am an ASN graduate from EOSC. I obtained my LPN through that program. I am still having trouble passing the RN state boards and the time limit is up for me to take the RN test in OK. I moved to Texas because they allow more time to pass. My time limit is up here too. I just don't know why Texas WILL NOT take my LPN. I researched a bit and found that Colorado will accept my LPN if I am a resident of the state, and allow me to take the RN. I have a relative there and an opportunity to move if I want to. I have a couple of questions. Would it be best to move to CO. and get a job as an LPN as soon as I become a resident? I planned from the beginning to have the job (hopefully) pay for the classes needed to get the BSN. Should I just buckle down and go back to school and get the BSN here in Texas and/or do this on Colorado? I would probably find it easier to pass after getting refreshed by going back to school anyway. I am a bar/restaurant person so finding a job is not problem for me. (usually, this economy is frightening to someone my age as well. 49) One more thing, should I just give up the whole thing and go back in to bar/restaurant management? Very frustrated and burned out on all of it!