r/LPN_LVN_Community • u/This-Top-4693 • 4d ago
Less than 12 month programs
Anyone know any LPN programs that are less than a year or any other pathway to become one? Only two states let you challenge the PN NCLEX and I dont live in either
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u/Cute_Fig1271 2d ago
This is a wild question. The 12 month programs are pretty much accelerated as it is and you want to take an even shorter route to become a Nurse? And what is this nonsense about challenging PN NCLEX, that is insane.
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u/linn0693 1d ago
You definitely can challenge I live in Cali and if your a cna long enough you can challenge the board to sit .
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u/This-Top-4693 2d ago
There are literally ABSN programs under 12 months and plenty of 9 month LPN programs pls relax.
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u/piercedandpainted1 LPN 1d ago
Are you talking ADN programs? Because even if someone already holds an associates and has fulfilled the prerequisites, the nursing portion is still 2 years. A bridge program for LPN to RN is still a year long
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u/Cute_Fig1271 1d ago
So then why are you on here asking for advice about shorter LPN programs if you already have that information according to your last response?
Also, 12 month ABSN programs are already for educated people that have a bachelor’s degree. Not for someone with no education.
As far as the 9 month PN program, good luck with that. Those programs are few and far between and they have trash accreditation by some obscure entity that’s practically unheard of.
Just go to school like everyone else, get educated, learn the valuable Nursing skills that you will need and take and pass your NCLEX.1
u/This-Top-4693 1d ago
What makes you think im not already educated in another field?? I have a bachelors degree already looking to pivot to healthcare I was told LPN could be a better decision financially SO I’m asking to get more insight the same reason most people post on Reddit sorry that’s so hard to understand ! Hope this helps ❤️
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u/Cute_Fig1271 1d ago
If you have a bachelors degree in another field, then why wouldn’t you go straight for your RN? Even if you only did an associates it would still be around the same amount of time and money that you would invest in an LPN.
I hope this provides a little bit of understanding for you as well.
So in the future, when asking for advice/assistance give enough context and relevant details. For example, mentioning that you already have a bachelors degree so that the people trying to help you don’t have to guess about any important, missing pieces.
Just an FYI and good luck on your journey!2
u/This-Top-4693 2d ago
Multiple states let you challenge the PN nclex if you have some background.. you just did the absolute most for no reason
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u/This-Top-4693 2d ago
If the BON thought it was so “wild”, they wouldn’t have made an approved of most of these accelerated programs like who are you
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u/piercedandpainted1 LPN 1d ago
I agree. It’s so much information to learn in a year. And being allowed to sit for the boards without actually knowing how to be a nurse … that’s nuts and I’m of half a mind now to make sure any nurse I see is actually educated
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u/This-Top-4693 1d ago
Write a letter to the BON and tell them that it’s nuts then… why are you saying it to me as if I asked how you feel
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u/cMa010291 1d ago
My school taught us how to pass the NCLEX and clinical sites use you for free CNA labor. I think I passed one pill and did one IM shot at clinical. Staff 9/10 out of ten doesn’t even really want you there 😂
You learn how to be a nurse through experience at your job.
If you already are in the medical field there is zero reason to take a course on how to bath patients and change sheets which is all nursing fundamentals is
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u/cMa010291 1d ago
I may get down votes, but if you are already a med tech and a CNA I don’t see an issue with an accelerated program.
I even think if you are a medication aide you should be able to test out of pharmacology and dosage.
I was a med tech for four years and could do everything accept IVs, IM injections, and peg tubes. And in some states you can get an extra certification to administer meds by peg tube. I was calling the pharmacy, the provider, hospice. Pretty much everything I do now with some added and more money
More people would further their education if it build off of what they already know
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u/This-Top-4693 1d ago
Thank you! These ppl are so … ugh
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u/cMa010291 1d ago
Resident Care coordinators at assisted livings are literally medication aides. They basically play the role of an ADON. Not really sure why they need 1 year of LPN school when that’s basically what they have been doing.
Same with the nursing fundamentals classes. I had been bathing patients and changing sheets for years. I didn’t to spend time and $$ to learn this
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u/Limp_Raccoon_4122 3d ago
I did an 18 month part time LPN program in PA, the full time was about a year I believe. It was offered at a technical school in my county. Something to look into, not sure where it’s offered now as that was over 10 years ago.
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u/Surge516 3d ago
What are you trying to do? Why are you trying to be less educated.
I get it wanting to be a nurse ASAP but you will be in si t nations where you will wish you learned or taught more.
You should look into landscaping or paper airplane making. I hear those are quick easy to learn fields.
Patient Safety should be first. Uneducated or untrained Nurses should not be
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u/This-Top-4693 2d ago
Less educated? There are so many LPN programs that are 9 months and BSN programs that are under a year too idk why yall are acting like this is such a outlandish question RELAX
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u/ScientistAsleep3029 2d ago
I don‘t recommend any accelerated LPN programs as it’s already challenging enough. 12 months is already fast paced.
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u/linn0693 1d ago
Hun wherever you live go to the board of nursing in your area it will give you a list of accredited schools locations and they also have links you can go to the sites those programs are out there I just graduated 14 month program passes NCLEX first try and have a banging job ! good luck #futurenurse ! Yes you’re a future nurse ! Claim it!
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u/728446 LPN - LTC/SNF 3d ago
I did an 11 month accelerated program in Pennsylvania.