RN student nurse, taking NCLEX-PN???

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hi, i'm new to this site and I have a question, I'm hoping I can get some information about taking the NCLEX-PN.

I am a RN nursing student, at a diploma program, that is 2 years long. I only have this coming summer semester to go, to graduate and be an RN. However, due to personal and family reasons, I cannot complete the curriculum, this summer. I was wondering about becoming an LPN, at least for the time being. I was hoping to avoid taking a training program/course....because I think I already have the necessary training. That said, does anybody know how I would go about doing this, or if I have to take the course, anyways?

I live in PA and I've contacted the American Red Cross and plan on contacting the PA state nursing board tomorrow, to inquire about this.

Has anybody else run across this issue, or have any advice? Thanks in advance and have a great day!!!

:)

I agree we all are resposible for what and how we learn. Bu just to comment I know there still are many 2 semester LPN programs in the US, but just not down my way. Maybe that is the reason why I got the answers I did from schools. Down here you will find programs about 4 to 5 semesters in length (including summer), with clinicals starting in the first semester right down to the last.

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I agree we all are resposible for what and how we learn. Bu just to comment I know there still are many 2 semester LPN programs in the US, but just not down my way. Maybe that is the reason why I got the answers I did from schools. Down here you will find programs about 4 to 5 semesters in length (including summer), with clinicals starting in the first semester right down to the last.

Wow, I have never heard of a four or five semester LPN program. What program are you attending and where is it located?

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Wow, I have never heard of a four or five semester LPN program. What program are you attending and where is it located?

Most of the programs down here are that long. New Orleans,LA

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Most of the programs down here are that long. New Orleans,LA

Good luck New Mom! I am glad you are accepted and ready to go! Let us now how it goes.

Karen

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Wow, I have never heard of a four or five semester LPN program. What program are you attending and where is it located?

Hi there. I just finished my LPN program in Canada -- it was four semesters. And just FYI, it included 700 clinical hours.

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LPN's Rock.... :) and should be renamed Licensed 'Professional' Nurse :nurse: :yelclap:

RN's are awsome :) Keep up the great work :yelclap:

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Best wishes, choosing to be an LPN for now is a great idea. Here in Mass, they make about $20-25 an hour and more when with an agency. Because of this, many LPN's feel comfortable with this and do not go on to the RN. I will be in this boat soon, as I did get into the LPN program for fall. So hopefully I will remember my own advice to you :) Please continue to the RN soon.

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Specializes in OB/PP/Nsy.

Then I would say you are looking into the wrong nursing program. There are good ones and there are bad ones. If the graduates from RN school are without any basic skills then I would not be interested in that school in the first place.

Good luck to you.

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