Current ADN Nurse-seeking clarification

[BLawsonRN]

So, I am currently an ADN RN with just a little over 15 months experience as an RN. I was previously a CNA, and am currently enrolled in and ADN to MSN program to become a nurse educator.

With all that being said, I am considering trying to strengthen my resume with a more diverse work experience profile. I have only worked in long term care.

I was thinking of seeking a position as a CNA instructor, but the state of Illinois lists one of their requirements as -being a registered nurse with two or more years of "nursing" experience.

Is nursing experience to be taken as experience working in the nursing field? Or is it saying that I must be a LPN or RN for two years? their other qualifications are specific stating that you must have one year experience as a RN in long term care.

Just wanted to know if anyone had a firm answer for this as the Illinois Adminstrative Code does not strictly define "nursing experience"

Thank YOU!

[LoveMyBugs, BSN, CNA, RN]

Did you try calling your BON?

[caliotter3]

An acquaintance was a CNA instructor as an LVN in my state. I have seen job ads that call for either RN or LVN. I would call your Board. Once you find out what their requirements are, then a discussion with the prospective employer to determine their requirements would be in order.

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

Check with the BoN. My state only RNs with 2 years LTC experience can be CNA instructors. LPNs cannot instruct CNAs nor serve as clinical instructors. LPN may precept student if working in the clinical site as delegated by the RN clinical instructor.

To instruct LPN/LVN must be RN-BSN with 5 years paid clinical nursing experience as an RN. May only instruct in areas of nursing experience. So if LTC can instruct geriatrics & adult med/surg. Pedi experience can instruct pedi & nursery

[klone, MSN, RN]

If you're asking if your CNA experience will count towards that 2 years - no. A CNA is not a nurse.