Working at a job as a nurse, having worked at the same place as an aid?

[Beautiful_Soul]

Hello everyone, I took my NCLEX-PN exam this morning and it shut off at 85 questions (I know it's not a guarantee pass) I tried the PVT trick a couple minutes ago and got the "good pop up" as well, again I know this is not a sign of a definite pass so I'm still really looking forward to my results. Anyhow I have been a aide at my current job for about 8yrs and was considering applying for an LPN position there ( IF I passed) however, I'm kinda having mixed feelings about it. I feel like since I'm young and it's a small place and people are used to me working as an aide they might try to give me problems. Granted I don't have any problems with anyone there, but still. I'm kinda thinking I should just start somewhere else COMING IN as a Nurse, for a new beginning. What do you guys think? Has anyone been in this situation before. If so how was your experience? What did you decide to do? Thanks for reading. Hugs!

[Asystole RN]

Your concerns are valid but in my experience those who have elevated in position from aid to nurse have done very well for themselves. I think it gave the nurses a sense of legitimacy if that makes sense.

[Beautiful_Soul]

Your concerns are valid but in my experience those who have elevated in position from aid to nurse have done very well for themselves. I think it gave the nurses a sense of legitimacy if that makes sense.

Thank you for your input!

[WKShadowNP, DNP, APRN]

I agree with Asystole. I had the same qualms moving up from a tech/secretary position to RN, and no one made it hard for me. I feel it again now that I'm moving into advanced practice. It's likely not going to be a problem, but it's still an anxiety I have (unfounded), but just normal response to a change.

Congratulations and good luck!

[oky1313]

Did you pass the exam? My computer shut off at 85 questions also.