Specialk79
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The trick worked for me and helped me keep my sanity for the wait! I believe it is safe to say that the trick is foolproof at this time! If you get the good popup, you are an RN! Just wait for the official results and party it up! You deserve it! Thank you all for bringing the PVT to my attention. It helped a ton! Kendrick Folsom RN
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Add another one to the thousands of others who posted in this thread. My test was yesterday and it shut off at 75. I like most people was convinced I failed. I am a banking on this PVT cause it's the only thing keeping me from having a breakdown! I got the good popup am am praying like all others, I will get good news! I worked really hard in my LPN-RN transition program and would be devastated if I failed. I know it's not the end of the world if I do, but I have a family and am hoping to move soon, so the career promotion is much needed! Good luck to all of you in similar situations as me and hopefully we all pass! I'll update when I find out tomorrow (hopefully)! Kendrick
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When I move i am going to look at every available option for me. I want to start school as soon as I can. Here in Florida the transition is a year, but if it takes longer (as in an LVN to BSN) then thats cool. I was just curious as to this lottery thing. I have been told though that the lottery is more for the new students applying into RN programs, due to the increasing numbers, not as much for the bridge, as there are far less students going that route. But again I am unsure since I can only speak for what i know is the case here in Florida. I went the LPN route here to avoid the wait into an RN program because the transition here is a breeze and would have been much faster than waiting to get into the RN program. I just hope it is easier where i am going. Thanks again... -K-
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I am not a CNA anymore, I am an LPN. I let my CNA expire because I passed my NCLEX. I have been working as an LPN here in miami in MRI/Nuclear medicine for the past 4 months (starting IV's, Foley's, strait caths, workups, meds, ect...) I understand the logic of working your way up the ladder in a facility helping the cause (as that is what i did here at Miami Childrens Hospital), but I did my 7 years as a CNA and I have moved on in my career and have no intention of taking a steps backwards. I worked hard for my LPN at a very compettitive school and graduated third in my class. There has to be someone willing to work with a new(er) LPN with lots of hospital experience as a CNA. I have worked everywhere from the ER to ICU and inbetween. Many agencies here in Florida hire new LPNs and have them apprentice with an RN for a couple weeks before letting them out on their own. I am very confident in my abilities as a nurse and pick up things very fast. Every nurse has to start somewhere. And I'm sure some facilities realize that.
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Hey everyone! Well, i am currently an LPN in the state of Florida in the process of getting my license transfered to CA. (tick...tick...) and am concerned for several reasons... 1) I have read in many forums that jobs are few and far between in the hospital setting, and the ones that are usually offered, go to the more experienced nurses. (I graduated in August and have been working as an LPN for 4 months). I have been a CNA for 8 years prior, but all my hospital experience has been with pediatrics. I have worked at the same hospital as a CNA/LPN since 1998. I am cool with switching it up to adults, but am afraid that since all my experience is in Peds, it might hurt more than help my job hunting cause. 2) Agencies... see lots of ads for those, but most say they want a minimum of a years experience. I wouldn't mind doing that as i think it might be a good way to learn my way around, and i know that they pay pretty well, but does anyone know if agencies take in new nurses in CA? 3) Last and most importantly SCHOOL... I am looking for a bridge program and it does not seem easy! Things are much different in CA than in FLA! I think the 30 credit degree is cute, but not for me. I dont want restrictions with my license. Whats with this lottery thing? Is it everywhere in CA? and is it for the RN programs only, or is there such a demand that the bridge programs are like that too. In FLA, I would only need a couple more pre-reqs and i know they will be a little varried in CA so a conselor would have to be involved, but man... am i gonna have to wait forever to get in? I wanted to do Excelsior (online) before i decided on moving to CA and am glad i didn't cause CA seems to be the only state in the country that doesn't accept it! I tell you, for a state with such a critical nursing shortage, they sure do make it hard to become a part of the solution! Sorry for the rambling... If any of my concerns or questions can be addressed or answered it would be GREATLY appreciated! Oh, by the way, I'm moving to Morgan Hill, CA (not sure which part of the Bay Area that is LOL!) but am near San Jose. Not sure if anyone is from that area, but i thought id give it a shot. Peace! -K-