at what point in NS

KNL6/25/05 · Aug 26, 2005

can you get your CNA and LPN. I here people say that after a certain semester they can test for this. do all schools have this?

My school and the other area NS's required that you have your CNA prior to be admitted to NS.

tx2007, RN · Aug 26, 2005

My school and the other area NS's required that you have your CNA prior to be admitted to NS.

same here and we cant get our LPN we go straight to RN (all schools are different)

Ronold · Aug 26, 2005

My school allows you to take the test to be a CNA after your first semster in NS. After the frist year you can take the LPN test to get your license.

MistyLou · Aug 26, 2005

Each school is different. For mine, I had to be a STNA before I could start. Add us also to the list of those that skip over LPN and go right to RN.

I've been working as a STNA at one of the area hospitals and man has it helped me to feel comfortable with what I was doing. I highly recommend it!

Ready · Aug 27, 2005

Each school is different. For mine, I had to be a STNA before I could start. Add us also to the list of those that skip over LPN and go right to RN.
I've been working as a STNA at one of the area hospitals and man has it helped me to feel comfortable with what I was doing. I highly recommend it!

well, my school hasnt really said what we could do. I know i didnt have to have anything to get in though.

mariedoreen · Aug 27, 2005

All schools are different. We have to be a CNA to apply to our program, are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-PN half way through (it's optional) and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN upon graduation.

Mommy TeleRN, RN · Aug 27, 2005

Funny how all this varies area to area, school to school. My school has VERY little requirements to get in. You can even take A&P during nursing classes ::shudder:: Basically they base 80% of the admission points on your ACT, and 20% on your GPA. They take 80 of about 400 applicants. I do wonder the person with the least points, how their grades and stuff are kwim? I placed 97th percentile on the ACT (I think it was like 31 or 32 I forget) and had a 4.0 GPA so I got the maximum points for admission.

Most of the other programs in my state you have to have various pre-reqs etc. I do wonder if this contributes to why only half our class graduates...if perhaps they need stricter standards for admission and maybe more students would be able to hack it out.

Anyway, I have not ever heard of being able to sit for LPN after first year. Most of the LPN's around here go to the state Technology Centers and I believe that is the only way to get your LPN. However, at my school and hospital, you are qualified for a nurse extern position once you complete your first year. I believe this position is equivalent to a CNA. Pays around $10 an hour which isn't too bad for this area I guess.

luv2yoga · Aug 27, 2005

I know that after you complete your first semester here, the hospitals will hire you as a tech. I don't know if there is a test required. I'm definitely going to do it, try to work only a shift or 2 a week, just for the experience.

MistyLou · Aug 27, 2005

I know that after you complete your first semester here, the hospitals will hire you as a tech. I don't know if there is a test required. I'm definitely going to do it, try to work only a shift or 2 a week, just for the experience.

I'm starting my fourth qtr next month and clinically, I have yet to insert a cath or NG tube. Working as a tech, however, I have done both! Basically, I can do everything that I've learned in nursing school up to this point with the exception of anything having to do with meds, as a tech. I had a tough time getting everything done with one patient during clinicals. As a tech, I have to do it all with 12 patients and sometimes a few more. It's great experience, and I'm so glad I've been able to do it.