Method 3 Challenging LVN-Help

[mgarryrice]

Hi there,

I am very excited to be applying to take the NCLEX . I have been a CNA for 12 years and am struggling with the employer part of the application. The skills portion was declined and I am hoping someone has an example of the verbiage they are looking for?

thanks!

[Floor_Nurse]

I'm not quite sure what you're asking. I've seen an interview question like "Tell me about a time when you did something bad". Just be yourself. When you pass the NCLEX (yes, you've got this!) then you can answer those tricky interview questions knowing that 1) I will do no harm, 2) I can't give a dose of something without a specific Dr. order, 3) I will never leave a patient in a dangerous situation, like stepping  away from a patient that might fall, eat something harmful, or perhaps they might pull out their g-tube. 

Also, you'll have to get used to moving forward...  never to be a CNA again. 

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

51 minutes ago, Floor_Nurse said:

I'm not quite sure what you're asking. I've seen an interview question like "Tell me about a time when you did something bad".

OP is referring to a method of licensure in CA that bypasses attending a program.

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Methods of Entry-level Access as a Vocational Nurse

Requirements for vocational nurse licensure are specified in the Vocational Nursing Practice Act. There are five (5) methods by which one may qualify for the licensure examination. Each method is designed to provide an individual access into the job market as an entry-level practitioner.

Method #1: Graduation from a California "approved" Vocational Nursing Program.

Method #2: Graduation from an Out-of-State "approved" Practical/Vocational Nursing Program.

Method #3: Completion of equivalent education and experience.

Pharmacology - 54 Hours

Paid Bedside Nursing Experience - 51 Months

Verification of Skill Proficiency.

Method #4: Completion of education and experience as a corpsman in the United States military.

Twelve (12) months active duty rendering direct bedside patient care.

Completion of the basic course in nursing in a branch of the armed forces.

Honorable discharge or general discharge under honorable conditions from the military

Method #5: Completion of equivalent experience.

https://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/applicants/method_3.shtml

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

CA : Important Information for Applicants

Employer verification + skills documentation use form (55A-12) " EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION – NURSING EXPERIENCE

"The UNOPENED sealed envelopes containing the Employment Verification Forms must be submitted to the. Board with your Application for Vocational Nurse"

https://www.bvnpt.ca.gov/pdf/55a-12.pdf

Best wishes in your nursing journey.

[BENJAMIN POPE LVN]

ALL SKILLS NEED TO BE FULFILLED! Have your Charge Nurse , RN supervisor, House Sup, OR RN CO-WORKER to sign you off all the skills. If yo do not have the skills they will not accept. The RN can still sign you off as long as you demonstrated the skills