CNA going to LPN

[peridotgirl]

I am also unsure of what to expect during clinical rotations. I am currently a CNA and going into my LPN class at my high school. I want to know what if I do something wrong at clinicals, then will my CNA license be jepardized?

[pagandeva2000, LPN]

I doubt it, however, the best way to avoid that is to only do what your clinical instructor tells you and nothing more. You are performing under HER license and she is liable for whatever you do. Most of them should be escorting you to pour medications and administer them, anyway.

[PrincessAnnie]

Here in Minnesota you have to take the CNA class first to get in the LPN program.

There are 3 clinicals...one long term facility,one clinic and one of your choice. There is no way your CNA liscense is in jeapordy. Good luck on your studies.

[Neal4578]

Never became an issue. Here in ohio you do work under your instructors license, but if you make a mistake and are acting outside what you have been told then you are liable. Don't assume that your instructor will be the only one to blame. When you go to nursing school it is a controlled environment. This is part of the reason the schools are so strict. As long as you follow the rules and ask questions when you are unsure you will be fine. Remember never do anything that you are unsure about, always talk to your instructor or have them demonstrate and most instructors are understanding and would rather let watch it done a couple times as opposed to just doing it and being unsure. Again follow the rules, ask plenty of questions and you should be fine.

[LPN70]

wow i have never heard of being able to become an lpn through a high school, I got my lpn through college and as far as clinicals go it is much different than your job as a cna, if you practice your skills and always remember safety is first you should do fine. I have never heard of anyone losing their cna over something that happened in lpn/rn school