I wanted to know if i could become a registered nurse with an associates degree in medical assisting or am i licensed to be a lpn?
2006-12-09 14:34:04 · 5 answers · asked by crystal w 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
In the State of Ca, which is probably like many States, you must have graduated from an accredited RN program before they will let you sit for boards. I believe LVNs are the same.
2006-12-11 15:57:26 · answer #1 · answered by NautyRN 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you have to take specific nursing courses for both the LPN and RN licensures. You can sit for the NCLEX-PN and NCLEX-RN, but I don't think you would do very well unless you have the nursing courses in your background. MA and LPN are totally different things, totally different scopes of practice
2006-12-09 22:39:10 · answer #2 · answered by Brandon W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
POSSIBLY... This is according to what University that you attended, what state you live in, the requirements in your particular state,... It would be easier for your university/college to answer this. I know that it will be necessary for you to pass an exam to be a Registered Nurse, no matter what state you live in. I hope that this helps. If you give additionsal details then I may be able to answer your question more fully. Have a great holiday season!
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2006-12-09 22:44:04 · answer #3 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you cannot, and it is highly doubtful that you could sit for the nclex-pn either. Medical assisting does not prepare you to take care of patients in an acute care setting.
2006-12-10 00:44:34 · answer #4 · answered by mattseviernd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the nursing school counselor and get the information directly from there
2006-12-09 22:38:14 · answer #5 · answered by SweetBrunette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋