While an LPN program is a shorter program than an RN program, it's a separate credential. To become an RN, you'll need to complete an associate degree in nursing (ADN) or a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program. Many RN programs will accept LPNs as students, but you'll still need to complete the required coursework and clinical hours for the RN program. Your LPN license might give you some credit or an accelerated pathway in some programs, reducing the overall time to earn your RN, but you will not be able to simply transfer the LPN as equivalent to an RN.