Challenge the Test?

[jollymills]

I have bachelor's degree in nursing and was qualified for the test and took it, but failed. Does anyone know or is there anyway I can challenge the results and so that I can be an STNA without attending schooling again? Any advice or suggestions would greatly be appreciated. Also, I live in Ohio if that makes a difference. Thank you!

[SLS_RN]

I'm not sure I completely understand your post but I am guessing you did not pass NCLEX and are wanting to work as an STNA until you are able to pass? Reading between the lines so correct me if I am wrong. I am in Ohio also.

I am not sure what test you want to challenge. There really is no challenging your nursing boards. If you fail, you retake. Your STNA certification is maintained through the Ohio department of health and they have a search on their website for the nurse aide registry that is public.. You can search yourself. Again, correct me if I am wrong but I am guessing that since you have a BSN, maybe you have not worked in a few years. STNA license requires at least an 8 hour shift worked in a facility/company every 2 years to stay active. Make sure if you have worked that the facility reported your last working day to the nurse aide registry. If you are expired and have not worked you are out of luck unless you are willing to take a refresher course. If you have worked and it wasn't updated, call the facility, it is a simple fax with your name, registry number, first 8 hr day worked and last 8 hr day worked on facility letterhead.

I would encourage you to just buckle down and study for boards.. I think it is every 30 days you can take boards if you fail.. And take it as soon as you can. You really will remember more the closer you take it from school ending. Best of luck to you OP.