From a Graduate RN to CNA/UAP

[mye614]

Hi,

I'd like to ask some advise from you. I'm a graduate registered nurse but unfortunately I failed my first attempt in passing the NCLEX-RN I have been working at a hospital near my house as a graduate nurse and actually this week is my last week of orientation on the floor. My dilemma is I haven't told my nursing director that I failed...I don't know how to tell them and I'm scared to get their reaction or possibly fire me...but I know I have to let them know...Some nurses at work told me that normally they will retain me but will make me work as a nurse tech/cna/uap until I pass the board as an RN. I guess my question per se' is is it worth working as a CNA or should I just quit or file a leave of absence while I study for the board? What other tasks will I learn from working as a Tech/CNA? I mean at work what I noticed is the CNA's role is mainly limited to taking vitals (using a BP machine), I/O's, hygiene care, making beds, ambulating patients and toher tasks that I've learned during my first year in nursing school. I'm not trying to belittle the CNA's job but I guess I'm just trying to see if it's all worth doing or just cncentrate more on my studying. Please help................. :uhoh21:

[caliotter3]

Since this thread is six years old, hope the OP was able to pass the NCLEX and get an RN position at the hospital.