Transitional Role of LPN to RN
LPN to RN degree programs provide licensed practical nurses (LPNs) fast-track training to complete their education and certification as registered nurses (RNs). Convenient class schedules are offered, allowing LPNs to transition to RN roles while maintaining their current professional obligations.
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Educational Programs
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Both online and conventional "bricks-and-mortar" colleges offer LPN to RN transitional training programs. Some schools may require you to work as an LPN for at least one year before acceptance to an RN bridge degree program. Coursework includes anatomy, chemistry, microbiology and pharmacology, as well as numerous nursing practicums.
Clinical Training
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If enrolled in an online program, you may be able to complete clinical coursework with your current employer or a nearby health care center. Other schools provide clinical training on site or at affiliated hospitals. An LPN transitioning to an RN role will receive hands-on training for providing professional nursing care to children, adult and geriatric patients in both acute and clinical care settings.
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Certification
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After successfully completing an LPN to RN degree program, you must also pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to obtain a license to work as an RN. Individual state boards of nursing may have additional requirements before awarding an RN license; contact your state nursing board for details.
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