What if I pretend not to be an LPN to get into school?

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Hi all, I know this is a very odd question. I'm sure that I'm not the only LPN in the frustrated, trying to get into the ADN program at some stupid community college boat. My boyfriend, who has a maritime career and therefore knows nothing about nursing, suggested that I apply to the 2 year ADN programs...and pretend that I'm not already an LPN. I know this sounds ridiculous, because it's basically wasting the first year that I spent working on that LPN....but, you know, aren't my chances of getting into a class of 30, versus a group of 10-15 students (most of whom are brand new LPN grads in the "ladder" program) slightly better? If I'd known 5 years ago when I graduated that it was going to be so hard to get into the 2nd year of the ADN, I would have done the "ladder" right then and there...but I didn't know. So now I'm in the Frustration Boat, same as probably most of you reading this. And I'm getting sick of it. Really sick of it. I mean, why can't they just do programs that are ENTIRELY devoted to making LPNs into RNs? I wrote a vent on the general nursing discussion board about how the nursing profession doesn't support LPNs, and some of the repliers jumped down my throat. They want us to get our RNs, but how can we do that if the educational options are atrocious? I looked at 4 year programs...4 years! No advanced placement credits for my LPN. No help at all. It's just terrible.

Anyway, back to my original discussion...

So, what do you guys think? Is it ridiculous to even consider doing such a thing? And say I did, and I got in...do you think they could boot me for not telling them I'm already an LPN? Assuming they found out somehow? I mean, is that even grounds for being booted? I've never seen anything from any school stating that you couldn't do something like that. And my feeling is, if it isn't in writing, it doesn't exist. What's it to them if I want to retake the first year, even if I don't need to? Although the thought of having to retake it makes me cringe, and the extra cost makes me cringe...it's much less cringe-worthy than the thought of struggling in underpaid LPN drudgery until I'm finally accepted to the second year of an ADN program...and who knows how long that'll take?

So what do you guys think? Ridiculous? Possible? Insane?

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.

I wouldn't lie. Have you thought about an LPN/BSN bridge? After prereqs, my program is 4 semesters plus one summer.

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I would love to do that, but I haven't been able to find one, except that online Indiana State U one (which I'm considering). Where are you going?

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.

Southeastern Louisiana University.

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I've heard of several LVNs having trouble getting into the bridge program and just going through the whole ADN program. I don't really see why they would ask if you have your LVN license anyways. Any ADN program application I've ever filled out has never asked about being an LVN. So, I don't see how there would be a problem. If they don't ask, I don't really see any reason to tell. It shouldn't matter.

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I'll be done with my LVN in December and am enrolled to start the generic RN in Spring 2012.... after waiting 2 and a half years to get in I'm not about to give up my spot!!! It might sound crazy to some that I would start at the beginning of RN after getting my LVN but I figure I'd have to get on ANOTHER waiting list for the bridge and who knows how long that will take.. and I figure I can work as an LVN and get some experience before I'm an RN.

I'll have just turned 25 when I finish my RN.. so I figure that's not too bad :)

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I don't think it should matter that your an LPN. At the Community College near me which is based on "points" (grades, work experience ect.) you actually get more points to help you get into the program because your an LPN. Good Luck!

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do you think they could boot me for not telling them I'm already an LPN? I mean, is that even grounds for being booted?

if the questions were asked and you said "no" - then I would think the answers to both your questions would be "yes" and "yes."

however, if the question of you having any previous nursing license(s) does not come up, then I don't see a problem.

on the application to state board to take NCLEX in CA, they ask specifically if the applicant has held any nursing license, in any state, ever!

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I would love to do that, but I haven't been able to find one, except that online Indiana State U one (which I'm considering). Where are you going?

I just started Indiana State University through the College Network 6 months ago and am loving it!!!! Best choice I have made to getting my RN:yeah:

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.
I just started Indiana State University through the College Network 6 months ago and am loving it!!!! Best choice I have made to getting my RN:yeah:

I looked into that, but found out my state doesn't recognize Indiana State U. :devil: I'm doing the brick and mortar route.

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Specializes in school nursing, home health,geriactrics, Tele,ICU.

hi i dont think it would matter, if you want to do generic it should not be a problem i have a family member who tried the transitional program from lvn to rn did not work out for her and she just got accepted into the generic program.

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Specializes in thoracic ICU, ortho/neuro, med/surg.

If you do not report the previous schools you attended, it could be construed as academic fraud and admissions or a degree could be rescinded. You should be able to just apply to a traditional program anyway -- just because you're an LPN doesn't mean you have to bridge, you can complete a regular program anyways. A girl who graduated in my LPN class is doing this. The school knows she is an LPN now, but they accepted her into their 2 year ADN program, traditional timeline or whatever.

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