Question regarding transition from LPN to RN program

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I am a LPN student at Community college in Nebraska.

My question is, Will I be able to join a RN program in other state after graduating the LPN program from my college, but without taking the PN board or the LPN license.

Also it would be helpful for me if someone can give any resource to go to look for my answer.

Thanks in advance!

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A rquirement for LPN - to - RN programs is licensure as an LPN.

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A rquirement for LPN - to - RN programs is licensure as an LPN.

But i have recently been told by my school oficials that a new rule in in Nebraska(NE) requires the international students have to be in OPT first in order to appear the LPN board exam (they cannt appear the exam in F1 student visa anymore).. they also say that once i apply for OPT after LPN i cannt apply for OPT again after completion of RN. so that means that i will loose my opportunity to do OPT, if i go to OPT just after LPN only in order to appear the board exam. I dont want to do that bcoz my plan was to do OPT after i complete my RN.

they say that according to the new rule in NE, i dont have to appear LPN board to get admission to the RN. so i just need not to appear the exam now, so dont have to go to OPT also. and i can do the OPT after RN. that looks fine if i am gonna do RN in NE itself.. but i may have to move to Texas next year with my hubby, in that case what happens? texas schools wont let me apply for RN without the LPN license.. !!!

now what do i do..?

this looks like a stupid new rule in NE harassing the helpless international students..

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Specializes in L & D, Med-Surge, Dialysis.

You need to talk with your DSO or call the USCIS toll free number to seek for information. In Texas, before you can be accepted to any college for transition, you need to have your license because is part of the criteria for admission. My advice for you is to move to Texas or to state that can allow you to take NCLEX in other for you to apply for OPT. If your I-2O is still current, you might as well send your application for OPT with DSO approval. Have you try to search on internet if it is true what your DSO told you regarding NCLEX/OPT.

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My advice for you is to move to Texas or to state that can allow you to take NCLEX in other for you to apply for OPT.

thanks a lot for the reply.. could you please explain more what u said in the quoted line. sorry, i didnt get it, may be there was a typo there..

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Specializes in L & D, Med-Surge, Dialysis.

Do still have valid I-20?

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Do still have valid I-20?

yes i have valid i-20 and F1 visa

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Specializes in L & D, Med-Surge, Dialysis.

Are you still in school?

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Are you still in school?

Yes, I am. My LPN classes will be finished by Nov 14th 2009.

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Specializes in L & D, Med-Surge, Dialysis.

You have to talk to your DSO in other for her to approve your OPT and make sure you apply 60days before the end of your program.

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