LPN to RN Programs
Over the last few years there have been many developments in LPN to RN Programs, this guide is intended to help you make that transition. The first requirement is that the LPN needs to feel ready to make this move. An LPN who has a solid knowledge base and experience is a good candidate for an LPN to RN Program.
The biggest difference between an LPN and RN is the increased employment opportunities that are available only to RN’s. For example there are many legal requirements that require having an RN on duty, so with that increased responsibility, there is also the opportunity for an increase in the nursing salary.
While salary will vary greatly by state, in New York, the median LPN salary is about $35,800 while the median RN salary is about $58,000. Besides salary and increased job opportunities another reason you should consider an LPN to RN Program is that in most cases, the ability to become a supervisor would require that you hold an RN or even a BSN.
The current LPN to RN programs are designed to allow you to complete the program in a minimum amount of time and with very overlap with courses or credits that have already been completed. Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN, which is the standardized licensing test that is administrated to all RN candidates and test the knowledge of nursing competencies.
The qualifications for the LPN to RN programs vary by school, however, most require that you are a graduate from a nursing school that has been approved by the State Board and you generally need a 2.5 GPA. When you are applying, you will need a copy of your official transcript and you will most likely have to interview with one of the program’s faculty.
It is highly recommended that newly certified LPN’s continue their education and achieving their RN certificate as soon as possible, this will make the transition easier and will help you get the most of the LPN to RN Program.
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