Can I work as a CNA after I pass the NCLEX-PN in New Jersey

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I was wondering if I am able to still legally work as a CNA after I have my practical nurse license? I do not want to continue working as a CNA but my employer will try to make me saying that I can. Is there any where I can get papers saying this is not allowed?

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

Have you contacted the BON? There may be some fine points to consider here: will the job title be CNA or LPN? All duties performed by a CNA are within the scope of an LPN as well. The sticky point comes when the job title doesn't allow one to work to the full scope of the license- if a situation were to happen, a nurse working below the level of the highest license may be restricted by the job description and policies, but the BON is going to expect the nurse to act as a prudent nurse would to the full extent of the license.

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I called the BON today and emailed them, hopefully they get back to me soon! I also contacted my states nurses association on this topic as well

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Specializes in acute care-step down/rehab.

what does your job title or description say?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

NJ BoN doesn't certify CNAs the NJDoH does. BoN certifies/licenses CHHAs, RN, LPN,APN

Is your CNA certificate active? You can be scheduled as a CNA while licensed as an LPN but will be expected to respond as an LPN

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