LPN TO RN TRANSITIONS 5 2026 STUDY GUIDE
REVISION SHEET CORE CONCEPT
BREAKDOWN
◉ Which statement by a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational
nurse (LPN/LVN) demonstrates the best understanding of the
challenges facing those entering an associate degree professional
nursing program?
A) "I know it will be hard but I'm sure I can be successful because I
want to be a registered nurse so badly."
B) "I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to become a registered
nurse and help people become whole and healthy."
C) "I know this is what I want and my family is ready to provide the
support I'll need to make my studies my first priority."
D) "I'm sure I can be successful in school because as an LPN I have
the basis of nursing education upon which to build."
Answer: C) "I know this is what I want and my family is ready to
provide the support I'll need to make my studies my first priority."
◉ Which comment made by a licensed practical nurse/licensed
vocational nurse
(LPN/LVN) enrolled in their first bachelor's of nursing (BSN) course
best indicates the end of the honeymoon phase of returning to
school?
,A) "I know what it is to be a good nurse why do I have to keep
proving myself?"
B) "I'll do what is expected of me just so I can graduate and move on
with my career."
C) "The stuff they're teaching us just isn't the way the real world of
nursing works today."
D) "I'm afraid that my previous clinical experience won't be as much
of a positive factor as I thought."
Answer: D) "I'm afraid that my previous clinical experience won't be
as much of a positive factor as I thought."
◉ Which statement is the basis for conflict regarding the learning
style generally
associated with adult learners?
A) LPN/LVN experiences while helpful do not always reinforce the
foundation upon which professional nursing knowledge is based.
B) LPN/LVNs pursue educational opportunities primarily to better
themselves and to provide advancement in their nursing careers.
C) Nursing education is demanding and often stresses the LPN/LVN
by challenging their core beliefs about themselves and about nursing
practice.
D) It is difficult to become a critical thinker after focusing on
perfecting the physical skills of nursing and learning the importance
of following the direction of the RN.
,Answer: A) LPN/LVN experiences while helpful do not always
reinforce the foundation upon which professional nursing
knowledge is based.
◉ According to Ellis' Becoming a Master Student, which question
exhibits the
characteristics of a Style 1 learner?
A) "Can you identify for me what the critical points are in the
therapeutic interviewing process?"
B) "Is it possible to get the same accurate reading from this blood
pressure monitor if the client is standing up?"
C) "How does performing this procedure, as it is described in the
text, really improve my nursing practice?"
D) "Can you tell me what to do if the client simply refuses to
cooperate with me while I'm attempting this procedure?"
Answer: C) "How does performing this procedure, as it is described
in the text, really improve my nursing practice?"
◉ Which behavior best identifies a successful strategy for earning an
Associate of Science Nursing Degree (ASND)?
A) Attending all classes
B) Adjusting back on scheduled working hours
C) Discussing academic concerns with your faculty adviser
D) Planning for and adhering to a regular, planned study routine
, Answer: C) Discussing academic concerns with your faculty adviser
◉ Which statement made by an licensed practical nurse/licensed
vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) to RN program learner demonstrates
an understanding of the importance of being familiar with the
course syllabus?
A) "It is certainly helpful to identify what knowledge and skills I
must possess before I graduate."
B) "That's where I go when I am trying to best manage my time and
prioritize what needs to get done."
C) "This information has helped me both identify what I believe
about nursing and how I want to practice."
D) "When I have a question about the nursing program's policies, it
is a reliable, quick reference source."
Answer: B) "That's where I go when I am trying to best manage my
time and prioritize what needs to get done."
◉ Which behavior demonstrates an understanding of research-
supported information concerning the balancing of personal,
professional, and student roles on the success of a learner enrolled
in an LPN-to-RN program?
A) Requesting to work only 12 and 16 hours per week
B) Arranging classes so as to have minimal impact on one's work
schedule
REVISION SHEET CORE CONCEPT
BREAKDOWN
◉ Which statement by a licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational
nurse (LPN/LVN) demonstrates the best understanding of the
challenges facing those entering an associate degree professional
nursing program?
A) "I know it will be hard but I'm sure I can be successful because I
want to be a registered nurse so badly."
B) "I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to become a registered
nurse and help people become whole and healthy."
C) "I know this is what I want and my family is ready to provide the
support I'll need to make my studies my first priority."
D) "I'm sure I can be successful in school because as an LPN I have
the basis of nursing education upon which to build."
Answer: C) "I know this is what I want and my family is ready to
provide the support I'll need to make my studies my first priority."
◉ Which comment made by a licensed practical nurse/licensed
vocational nurse
(LPN/LVN) enrolled in their first bachelor's of nursing (BSN) course
best indicates the end of the honeymoon phase of returning to
school?
,A) "I know what it is to be a good nurse why do I have to keep
proving myself?"
B) "I'll do what is expected of me just so I can graduate and move on
with my career."
C) "The stuff they're teaching us just isn't the way the real world of
nursing works today."
D) "I'm afraid that my previous clinical experience won't be as much
of a positive factor as I thought."
Answer: D) "I'm afraid that my previous clinical experience won't be
as much of a positive factor as I thought."
◉ Which statement is the basis for conflict regarding the learning
style generally
associated with adult learners?
A) LPN/LVN experiences while helpful do not always reinforce the
foundation upon which professional nursing knowledge is based.
B) LPN/LVNs pursue educational opportunities primarily to better
themselves and to provide advancement in their nursing careers.
C) Nursing education is demanding and often stresses the LPN/LVN
by challenging their core beliefs about themselves and about nursing
practice.
D) It is difficult to become a critical thinker after focusing on
perfecting the physical skills of nursing and learning the importance
of following the direction of the RN.
,Answer: A) LPN/LVN experiences while helpful do not always
reinforce the foundation upon which professional nursing
knowledge is based.
◉ According to Ellis' Becoming a Master Student, which question
exhibits the
characteristics of a Style 1 learner?
A) "Can you identify for me what the critical points are in the
therapeutic interviewing process?"
B) "Is it possible to get the same accurate reading from this blood
pressure monitor if the client is standing up?"
C) "How does performing this procedure, as it is described in the
text, really improve my nursing practice?"
D) "Can you tell me what to do if the client simply refuses to
cooperate with me while I'm attempting this procedure?"
Answer: C) "How does performing this procedure, as it is described
in the text, really improve my nursing practice?"
◉ Which behavior best identifies a successful strategy for earning an
Associate of Science Nursing Degree (ASND)?
A) Attending all classes
B) Adjusting back on scheduled working hours
C) Discussing academic concerns with your faculty adviser
D) Planning for and adhering to a regular, planned study routine
, Answer: C) Discussing academic concerns with your faculty adviser
◉ Which statement made by an licensed practical nurse/licensed
vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) to RN program learner demonstrates
an understanding of the importance of being familiar with the
course syllabus?
A) "It is certainly helpful to identify what knowledge and skills I
must possess before I graduate."
B) "That's where I go when I am trying to best manage my time and
prioritize what needs to get done."
C) "This information has helped me both identify what I believe
about nursing and how I want to practice."
D) "When I have a question about the nursing program's policies, it
is a reliable, quick reference source."
Answer: B) "That's where I go when I am trying to best manage my
time and prioritize what needs to get done."
◉ Which behavior demonstrates an understanding of research-
supported information concerning the balancing of personal,
professional, and student roles on the success of a learner enrolled
in an LPN-to-RN program?
A) Requesting to work only 12 and 16 hours per week
B) Arranging classes so as to have minimal impact on one's work
schedule
