Gn?

Kickinnrs · Mar 30, 2008

It depends on the state. Some have Graduate Nurse programs and some don't. The state I live in (OH) does not have it, but I work in PA which does.

It's a temporary work permit that is only good for one year after graduating nursing school. The down side is if you don't pass your NCLEX on the first try, it becomes null and void and you can't reapply for a new one (at least that's how it works in PA).

If your state has it, you'll need to go to the state board of nursing and print out an application and mail it in with so much money. (There may be a backround check involved too...can't remember). But you pay for everything. But the state board of nursing will explain everything you need.

Hope this helps!

lvnandmomx3 · Mar 30, 2008

Thanks I looked on the CA BRN and dit not see anything about it. So I don't think we have it here.

mianders, RN · Mar 30, 2008

All the paperwork for the temporary permit is usually done through the nursing school you are graduating from. Have you discussed it with them?

lvnandmomx3 · Mar 30, 2008

No I have not I am not enrolled, I live in California but plan on attending Indiana State University's distance lvn to bsn program. So I am not sure if an interim/temp/gn license would be available to me.

Reno1978, BSN, RN · Mar 31, 2008

The CA application for licensing has the option to request a temporary license.

pagandeva2000, LPN · Mar 31, 2008

I have heard of this being done, but never met any in my area. One thing my professor warned us of though, is that it is not wise to work as a GP, because most times, real world nursing does not practice exactly the way the textbooks illustrate, and people may apply those acquired habits when answering NCLEX questions and may fail. Also, she felt that it is not good, because the moment NCLEX results are submitted, the facility knows as well, and the GP is either terminated or made to work as a CNA. I also heard that this varies state to state.

If you can seperate 'fact from fiction' so to speak and know the difference between what is actually practiced, versus what NCLEX expects you to respond to, I say do what you have to do. You can use this as a spring board to see what is practiced and then, say to yourself that this is not what I read and keep that in your memory. Good luck to you!!

lvnandmomx3 · Mar 31, 2008

I have heard of this being done, but never met any in my area. One thing my professor warned us of though, is that it is not wise to work as a GP, because most times, real world nursing does not practice exactly the way the textbooks illustrate, and people may apply those acquired habits when answering NCLEX questions and may fail. Also, she felt that it is not good, because the moment NCLEX results are submitted, the facility knows as well, and the GP is either terminated or made to work as a CNA. I also heard that this varies state to state.
If you can seperate 'fact from fiction' so to speak and know the difference between what is actually practiced, versus what NCLEX expects you to respond to, I say do what you have to do. You can use this as a spring board to see what is practiced and then, say to yourself that this is not what I read and keep that in your memory. Good luck to you!!

Thank you so much. This is all still way far away, but I'm just thinking ahead. I may just continue working as an LVN till I pass rn nclex when it comes to that point. Not sure what the GN makes per hour so money wise it will probably be about what I will be making as an LVN. I know what you are saying with regards to by the book. Our instructors drilled that in our heads through clincal. There are many shortcuts out there or different way of doing things and then when in nclex you may jump to anser that instead of the right answer.

suzanne4, RN · Mar 31, 2008

CA has the Interim Permit, or the IP as it is called and it is offered by the Board of Registered Nursing. It is applied for at the same time that you would be applying for licensure thru them, and you have to meet all of the requirements for licensure except writing the exam. And you are only given the IP for six months, and then it expires. If you do not write the exam by then, it is gone. And when you do write the exam, you either pass it and then become an RN, or you do not pass, and also lose the IP, and can no longer work in that role.

Most facilities want to see that someone has actually passed the NCLEX-RN before they will hire you.

suzanne4, RN · Mar 31, 2008

Moved this thread to the CA forum since it is specific to working in CA.