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How To Challenge The Board From LVN To RN

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Hi All! One of the wonderful and truly generous nurses that mentored me during my rotations while I was in nursing school told me that it was possible to challenge the Board of Registered Nurses to allow me to take the NCLEX-RN after having completed two years of nursing working experience plus the educational requirements that an RN would need. I have now completed the two years working experience as LVN / Charge Nurse in an acute setting and have my Associates Degree. I am hoping for some insight as to how to proceed from here, your imput, thoughts, suggestions would be greatly appreciated!!! And THANK YOU in advance!
No. You need at least 30 nursing credits and you can get an LVN+ 30 RN credential (just shy of a ASN but no degree) and your license will be branded as a 30 credit option even if you go on to earn a BSN or MSN. There is no challenge by experience option for the RN/CABRN. (LVN + 30 RN licenses are not eligible for endorsement to other states. Most nurses recommend doing a LVN to RN/ASN bridge as it will be a
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Do you have an associates in Nursing?
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I have a AA degree from Emory with a major in pre-nursing courses.
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Quote from nurse_suzieI have a AA degree from Emory with a major in pre-nursing courses.
Author: alice  3-07-2015, 08:53   Views: 577   
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