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Will a reprimand as an LPN keep me from being accepted in an RN program? And If it does not will the reprimand be attached to my RN when/If I pass the NCLEX?

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I wanted to know that if as an LPN you have a reprimand on your license will that effect your RN license once obtained? I was advised by a lawyer that the RN license would be clear but the LPN reprimand would still be public information. Has anyone dealt with this issue or knows of someone who has? Everywhere I see I feel hopeless of gaining employment and I'm about to apply to the RN program at my school. Should I change majors and leave nursing behind me?

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I'm pretty sure it will have an impact on your RN license, if your BON will grant you one at all. We cannot provide legal advice, but I'd make sure your lawyer is familiar with Nursing laws/BONs specifically.

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The best thing is to call the BON where you live. They'll give you advice. But don't quit nursing just yet. There's plenty if people who are I'm your shoes and can

Practice. It may just be a pain but you have to try if you really want to continue nursing!

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.

Check with your BON for an exact response to this question. I do recall something along the lines of "must possess a valid, unencumbered license to practice nursing in the United States". Not sure if that is meant for nursing programs AND/OR nursing positions. You didn't list specifics about the reprimand and I'm not requesting any since having that information would not make me any more knowledgeable about this than you are. But I would go DIRECTLY to the BON for answers BEFORE sinking thousands further into your nursing education. It simply might be a matter of completely resolving your reprimand issues before moving forward. But ONLY the licensing gods will have the factual answers that you need, rather than the opinions and guesses of anyone here. Lots of things with the Board are reviewed on a case-by-case basis because nobody's perfect and we make mistakes; some more serious than others. If you're still being allowed to practice nursing, then it might not be as bad as you think it is.

Good luck to you!

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

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