I am very worried. I am feeling very sick please help

[NursingBro]

I graduated and got my LVN certificate about 5 months ago. After I graduated many bad things started happening in my life. My grandfather has been critically ill. My grandmother passed away. I am going through a strong depression.

I have not worked since I graduated. My question is how long after I graduate is my LVN certificate good for? I want to sign up for the NCLEX asap so I just emailed my school on what steps I need to take.

I am very worried that my certificate will no longer be valid. I am getting very ill thinkig about all this and my depression. If anyone can please give me some infomration I would highly apreciate it.

[Niki LPN]

Call your nursing board, I know what it feels like to have anxiety over these things, even to just pick up the phone, but you will feel much better knowing, and they can help you! Don't stress about it, remember, they will work with you, they don't want to turn away educated nurses! And remember, as an LPN your giving back, its a hard job, but can be very fulfilling, when ive felt depressed I found that work was my safe place to focus and not worry about life.

[T-Bird78]

So sorry to hear about everything that's gone on. My prayers are with you and your family. Anyway, your education doesn't expire and you should be just fine. I'd recommend a NCLEX refresher before you tackle the beast! I had a fellow graduate wait over a year to take her NCLEX because she was travelling around Europe with family. Hang in there!!