RN Student Challenge LPN Boards

Boog'sCRRN246, RN · Dec 15, 2009

It all depends on your school. Some allow students to apply for and take the NCLEX-PN, others don't. They are the ones who provide the BON in your state with verification that you have completed the appropriate things in order to take the test.

missy--kay · Dec 15, 2009

I can only speak for Colorado, but we had to have 1/2 the RN program completed along with a LPN transition course in order to take the LPN boards.

I know that there was a long post about this subject not long ago on here.

Good luck!

caliotter3 · Dec 15, 2009

First you need to find out if your state allows this. For example, New York does not. Then you need to get the application and have your school do their part. The clincher is your school. Even if this procedure is allowed in your state, if your school does not sign off on your application paperwork, you are out of luck.

NickB · Dec 15, 2009

Let me also add that I am in Florida. I typed this really late last night and forgot that oh so important detail. I will talk to someone at school today and post what they say.

Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, MSN, RN · Dec 15, 2009

Let me also add that I am in Florida. I typed this really late last night and forgot that oh so important detail. I will talk to someone at school today and post what they say.

Then in all honesty, the Florida BON is the one who will have your answer. Drop them a note--even better, call and ask so you can get a better response...good luck!

NickB · Dec 15, 2009

I called them already but I am getting conflicting answers. That's why I'm trying to find out if anyone has actually done it.

Boog'sCRRN246, RN · Dec 15, 2009

I'm in Florida also. There is a girl in my Transition program who started in the generic RN program, got all the way to the end, and failed. Our school (and state) allowed her to sit for the NCLEX-PN and now she's transitioning.

kvdlr · Dec 15, 2009

Well I have the same question but somewhat different cause I know NY definitely don't let you do it. So, is it possible for a RN-ADN student from NY to challenge the NCLEX-PN in CA since that's the only state I know where they allow it?

caliotter3 · Dec 15, 2009

Well I have the same question but somewhat different cause I know NY definitely don't let you do it. So, is it possible for a RN-ADN student from NY to challenge the NCLEX-PN in CA since that's the only state I know where they allow it?

The question needs to be posed to your school in NY. If they sign off on your CA application, I would be very surprised. The NY decision to disallow this procedure gives them the go ahead to not deal with the procedure.

kvdlr · Dec 15, 2009

The question needs to be posed to your school in NY. If they sign off on your CA application, I would be very surprised. The NY decision to disallow this procedure gives them the go ahead to not deal with the procedure.

You are right but the only reason why I asked is because when you get your degree, you get to choose which state you wanna practice... so I thought it would be the same case as the RN students challenging the NCLEX-PN, because if they allow it I stll can't practice in NY but definitely the state where I applied and passed the test for. You have a very good point though... they don't wanna deal with the procedure. Also, as far as I know my school is one the schools in NYC who's pushing the cut-off for BSN who can only take the NCLEX-RN... So pretty much I dont really stand a chance lol. Thanks for the insight!

caliotter3 · Dec 15, 2009

What would be the point in NY changing their ruling on licensing RN students as LPNs, if the NY schools signed off on the applications of students who decide to get LPN licenses in other states? Then, theoretically, they could endorse that license into NY and circumvent the NY ruling. NY does not want students who have not graduated to get LPN licenses. That is the bottom line. But, if you want to try this, I would certainly pose the question to the admin at your school. All they can do is tell you no.