What states allow you to challenge the NCLEX-PN?

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Members are discussing the process of challenging the LPN exam through the Florida Board of Nursing, including issues with school paperwork, eligibility requirements, and the possibility of obtaining an endorsement to practice in their home state. Some members are seeking advice on how to navigate the process, while others share their experiences and plans for challenging the RN boards after obtaining their LPN license.

I am a student nurse & I've passed everything but my last class of the RN program (critical care). Because I failed this class by 2.5 points on my exam, I am unable to graduate & am being asked to take the LPN course & then re-enroll into the RN program after working as a full time LPN for 6 months. I feel that's far too long after I've already spent this long to get my RN! I would like to get my LPN ASAP. I can't find any solid information about it anywhere but I've heard that medics in the military & other RN students have challenged the NCLEX-PN to get their license. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you for your time!

@Karla R I need some help and information for the Florida board of nursing can you contact me through email [email protected]

So, I took the PNEQ (challenge) PN- NCLEX on June 12 and passed.  Right away I tried to endorse for New Jersey LPN license to practice where I live and the NJ-BON sent me an email at 9pm letting me know being that I DID NOT complete and LPN program I was not eligible for a New Jersey endorsement 😞I feel so defeated! Once again.  Bad enough I failed the RN program by 2 points😞.  Do anybody have any suggestions

Karla, I think you need to do your research so you won't be end up like me.  A Florida nurse living in NJ without WORK!

@dortheathompson I am trying to challenge the LPN. Which courses did you need completed before doing so? 

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Karla R said:

I also failed nursing during my last semester which has been devastating. Nevertheless, I was lucky to find and successfully challenged the LPN exam through the Florida Board of Nursing. It was actually fast. I sent the application less than a month or so and have already been approved to sit for the NCLEX PN.  I think it was approved fast mainly because I was not eligible to apply for a compact license. However, it is possible to apply for endorsement at your current state after obtaining it, which is what I will do in order to practice in my state. I have already scheduled the exam and just started studying for it. I definitely recommend going with Florida.

Don't hesitate to message me or anybody that needs extra guidance. 

Good luck!! :)) 

Hi Karly,

I want to challenge the NCLEX-PN through the Florida Board of Nursing as well. I find the process difficult to understand. Could you help walk me through applying for approval to challenge the NCLEX-pn, please. My email is [email protected] 

Thank you

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