Air Force 4N051? Step-by-step guide to become an LPN
Please read Frequently Asked Questions at the bottom before downloading the LPN Guide at the very bottom of this post.
After completing my CCAF (Community College of the Air Force) degree, I took the NCLEX-PN exam. I was officially a 5-level and ready to take the military training to the civilian world. If you want to watch the stressful process of taking the exam, watch my emotional roller coaster here:
After I passed the NCLEX-PN, Missouri certified me as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Then, I transferred the license to Florida. Since, it was a long, difficult process gathering all of the information needed to become an LPN as a 4N051, I decided to help others with the process by creating a streamlined document.
I've benefitted from becoming an LPN. And I hope you will too.
Although the Missouri Board of Nursing states that you do not need a degree (at the time of my exam in 2020), I HIGHLY recommend completing your CCAF Associate's in Nursing Technology (4N0X1 degree). Look it up here on Air University.
Anywho, see the attached document for a step-by-step guide to becoming an LPN as a 4N051.
Benefits of Becoming a LPN:
Continue to use your medical knowledge
Work PRN (as needed)
Start a business with some type of medical credentials
Smooth transition once you are looking for a civilian job
Work while in RN school (gain experience)
Possible chance of leveraging salary for RN positions
Increase job stability (there will always be a need)
Frequently Asked Questions:
Do you know a LPN-RN Bridge Program? No. I do not. I was enrolled in a BSN program when I challenged the LPN Board by exam. I know they are out there. If you know of one or highly recommend one, please comment below.
Do you know a Medic-LPN Program? No, I do not know of one. If you hear of one, please comment below.
How long does it take to become a 4N051? Talk with your Unit Training Manager. This varies tremendously depending on your unit's tempo, your learning plan, your study habits, your determination, your consistency, your background.
Do I need to get my CCAF in order to take the exam? At the time that I took the exam (2020), you did not. However, to get a job, I had to show proof of education (My CCAF degree)
How do I get to a website within the PDF? Please click the links within the PDF
How do I get into the Air Force? Google your local recruiter or go on the Air Force website
{Insert very specific, individualized situation}, Is the Air Force a good path for me? Please speak with a recruiter
{Insert specific questions about the Air Force in general}? Please speak with a recruiter
