I hope someone who HAS applied under the LPN NOC will respond and let us know if they were originally RNs. As a nurse myself, I cannot think why an RN would not be able to apply as an LPN as many RNs do all the duties of an LPN (as well as supervise LPNs and other duties). I have also heard from a BSN nursing instructor that few of her students are getting full time permanent jobs, whereas LPNs are. It has to make you think!