Question; RN Student taking LPN exam in

suzanne4, RN · Oct 30, 2004

How do I get the application, and find out more information about testing sites, fees, requirements, how far ahead you have to submit your application, etc for FL? I know we can take the LPN exam after 2nd semester, but that's all I know. The FL state site has very little information for people taking the NCLEX-PN via this route.

Before you pay the few hundred dollars, seriously consider whether or not this is going to help you in any way. Is your salary going to go up that much more that it will be worth it to you for only the few months that you have your lpn? Unless, you are not planning on finishing your rn program...

You will be paying about $200 for the exam, not including the licensing fee to your state, plus the review books that you will need for the exam.

EyesForward · Oct 30, 2004

Before you pay the few hundred dollars, seriously consider whether or not this is going to help you in any way.

Consideration is all finished, and I still want to do it. Rationale: Practice exams for NCLEX PN also help prepare me for NCLEX RN, I'll get a pay increase by about $4.00/hr. for the year I have until graduation (Dec. 2005), taking the PN NCLEX will give me practice/insight into what to expect at the RN boards, LPN is a legitimate professional license, I'll have an actual assignment sheet with a finite number of patients (unlike the nurse interns where I work), and I'll be doing real nursing within my scope of practice.

helpinghands, BSN, RN · Oct 30, 2004

Eyes Forward you can get the application and instructions at this wedsite: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/nur%5Flic%5Freq.html

The whole process took about 2 months and cost almost $500 (application fee, testing center fee, physical exam and study book) but it was so worth it!

Being an RN student doesn't change the paperwork required, it just changes how you qualify (there is a small portion for this on the application).

You will also have to let your school know to send your official transcript to the BON. My school started a list about 1 week before the end of the semester.

Hope this answers some of your questions. Good luck on the test!

suzanne4, RN · Oct 30, 2004

Consideration is all finished, and I still want to do it. Rationale: Practice exams for NCLEX PN also help prepare me for NCLEX RN, I'll get a pay increase by about $4.00/hr. for the year I have until graduation (Dec. 2005), taking the PN NCLEX will give me practice/insight into what to expect at the RN boards, LPN is a legitimate professional license, I'll have an actual assignment sheet with a finite number of patients (unlike the nurse interns where I work), and I'll be doing real nursing within my scope of practice.

It is your decision, but the types of questions on the LPN boards are quite diferent from the RN boards. You will be taking serious study time away from your schooling.

EyesForward · Oct 30, 2004

It is your decision, but the types of questions on the LPN boards are quite diferent from the RN boards. You will be taking serious study time away from your schooling.

True, the question are different. I've been practicing each subject, as we learn it, from both the LPN and RN NCLEX study guides. The LPN question are 'practical', while the RN question are more critical thinking, prioritizing, and broader-based. I think doing both has helped me overall with school tests and general knowledge, plus it makes me feel like Rocky to take the LPN practice tests and do well as a 2nd semester RN student. :smokin:

EyesForward · Oct 30, 2004

Eyes Forward you can get the application and instructions at this wedsite: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/mqa/nursing/nur%5Flic%5Freq.html
The whole process took about 2 months and cost almost $500 (application fee, testing center fee, physical exam and study book) but it was so worth it!
Good luck on the test!

Thank you! I've downloaded the app. That website is not exactly intuitive...it's actually kinda clunky, but you helped me find what I needed.