CNA become a LVN in California

leanne in Manchester, United Kingdom said: Hay i have read all your comments they are very intresting.
I wonder if any of you could help me ,i am curently working as a nursing assistant in a hospital in manchester england a nursung assistant is just the same as a cna but we dont reconize it as a qualification.
I would really like to do the same job as i am doing now in california but i am unsure how.could any one help me .

Hi Leanne, I know it has been a while since you posted this email unfortunately I just got into it, my suggestion is for you to send application to the Ca. BVNPT, you do not have to have a current CNA Certification or you do not have to be a CNA to qualify for the CNA TO LVN Bridge opportunity as long as a charge nurse can sign your employment verification form that you did such paid nursing work. Anyway I hope you are on your way to achieving your goals. Good luck you may email me to ihgmethod3_equivalency@yahoo.com

I am presently active duty military with the United States Navy, I graduated the Navy Hospital Corpsman School in 2006 and worked for 2 years in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where I obtanined full patient care experience ranging from paediatrics, adults and geriatrics, I also did pharmacology, phlebotomy, bedside care etc. I am interested in challenging the LVN Board, How do I go about it?

franklin in San Diego, California said: I am presently active duty military with the United States Navy, I graduated the Navy Hospital Corpsman School in 2006 and worked for 2 years in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where I obtanined full patient care experience ranging from paediatrics, adults and geriatrics, I also did pharmacology, phlebotomy, bedside care etc. I am interested in challenging the LVN Board, How do I go about it?

Hello Franklin of San Diego, you are a candidate towards challenging the board for an LVN License but I would like you to email me your experiences first of all within the last 10 years and we will go from there ihgmethod3_equivalency@yahoo.com or call at sixonenine-fivezeroseven-nineonetwosix look forward to hear from you.

sondra in Simi Valley, California said: I am in the same position as some of the other people on this board. I am stuck in a high stress CNA position in med/surg. I am an EMT, CNA, Phlebotomist and have had 21 years with Outdoor Emergency Care. I have a B.F.A in Fine Arts and a Masters in Education. Challenging the boards is na option for me, I know I won't want to stay that long as a CNA however with all the years of my other expereince as I am 50 and it is taking its toll on me. I am workign 12 hour shifts which is fine but I literally run the entire time to teh point of exhaustion for very little pay. I haven't been able to find a phlebotomy job yet but am looking still. I need to make more money to save my home so I am keeping this job until I can transfer into something better. I have spent so much money and time in school woth a 28,000 student loan to pay back now I am not sure what is the best way to move ahead. I am very driven but find the nurses very debilatating and that is turning me off to nursing.

I can clearly feel the frustrations you have, there is only one thing I would like to tell you, "Do not allow any kind of situation or whoever intimidate you with your goals in life, call me or email me and I will do my best in my own little way to help you.

robgarcia in West Covina, California said: i would like to challenge the broad for lvn

If you have all the required experiences the board require of you then go ahead and if you need help email me ihgmethod3_equivalency@yahoo.com

hi does anyone know if there is a on the job CNA training here in National City or San Diego i been looking and searching around here but i cannot find any. I really wanna go to a IHG to take the class but my parents can't help me about the tuition fee. The money that i saved im using it to pay the rent ( im paying my mom monthly for renting the room ). Please anyone help!

Why don't you google all the Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care Facility in San Diego and call each one of them and find out if they do offer FREE CNA TRaining. Good luck.

How can I get my 6 weeks pediatric experience in sacramento ca? Thats really the only thing I am have having a hard time with.
Thank you

Our next Maternity and Pediatric class starts in April 29, 2010, it is a total of 18 days only on a Thursday and Friday 8:30 to 4:30 and a 4 Sunday clinical 7MA TO 7PM. This is an approved partial LVN course by BVNPT offered only by this school because they wnat to help ambitious CNA's like you. If you are interested email me ihgmethod3_equivalency@yahoo.com

what about the course at the school in texas,minnoy,is it certified to teach maternity and peds....................

I emailed you nurseroylene@yahoo.com ThankYou cant wait to hear form you
Randi

Hi everyone! I have been working as a medical assistant for 7 years, I currently work for Kaiser where I float around to 11 departments

(dermatology, opthalmology, allergy, surgery, podiatry, orthopedics, adult medicine,head &neck, EKG,endocrinology,pediatrics)

My question is would this be enough experience to challenge for the LVN boards it states you need experience in a clinical facility.

I can take the pharmacology course, but I dont have extra time or money to do so if I would be denied the opportunity to take the test.please help!!! HAVE ANY MEDICAL ASSISTANTS CHALLENGED THE BOARDS???

Janell91, from what I know, challenging LVN you need to be at least 10 years working as CNA. have taken all pharma classes, have experience direct patient care in hospitals,specially pediatrics. I don't know about Medical assistant ?

sondra in Simi Valley, California said: Thank You so much for taking your time to answer our questions so we can get ahead!

Sondra, there is a way that I can help you than doing patient care for the rest of your life
e-mail me at jowalay@yahoo.com and I will give it to you
free

tamara barbary in San Diego, California said: I got my CNA in 1978, I only went through the program through school, I then became a MA in 1979 Have Been in medical field for years now I will be 50 and I would like to chellenge the LVN Boards I have work in many fields and have been in pediatrics now for 18 years I love my Job just would like to be licened now, not sure what or if anything i can to make this happen and not have to go to school well I mean take the LVN course. Thank you

Tamara I have a much better news for you.. I'm a CNA for almost 8 years but do not want to get old doing patient care... I am very happy with what I have now .. would you like to lkearn about it ?
E-mail me at jowalay@yahoo.com and I'll tell you everything.

Lady Maverick in Hemet, California said: Our next Maternity and Pediatric class starts in April 29, 2010, it is a total of 18 days only on a Thursday and Friday 8:30 to 4:30 and a 4 Sunday clinical 7MA TO 7PM. This is an approved partial LVN course by BVNPT offered only by this school because they wnat to help ambitious CNA's like you. If you are interested email me ihgmethod3_equivalency@yahoo.com

Hello Lady Maverick! I am trying to get a hold of you to get the cost and location of this class I am very interested :)I have emailed you at the email you gave me here my email is nurseroylene@yahoo.com please let me know so i may start the class on the 29th thank you

Randi in Sacramento, California said: Hello Lady Maverick! I am trying to get a hold of you to get the cost and location of this class I am very interested :)I have emailed you at the email you gave me here my email is nurseroylene@yahoo.com please let me know so i may start the class on the 29th thank you

I just emailed you.

janell91 in Walnut Creek, California said: Hi everyone! I have been working as a medical assistant for 7 years, I currently work for Kaiser where I float around to 11 departments

(dermatology, opthalmology, allergy, surgery, podiatry, orthopedics, adult medicine,head &neck, EKG,endocrinology,pediatrics)

My question is would this be enough experience to challenge for the LVN boards it states you need experience in a clinical facility.

I can take the pharmacology course, but I dont have extra time or money to do so if I would be denied the opportunity to take the test.please help!!! HAVE ANY MEDICAL ASSISTANTS CHALLENGED THE BOARDS???

Visit the boards website go over the Method3 information if you think you have what the board requires if I were you why not send an application to the board let them evaluate your experiences, that is if you are willing to spend $75.00 processing fee and for the Live Scan Finger Print. Do not be asking anyone, well yeah you could but every applicants situation and experience is different, go ahead what is $200.00 so you will know where you stand.

I am in mississippi an i plan on becoming a C.N.A my school offers allied health and when we finish we get to take a test to become a C.N.A....so i will get to take it at the end of the year.but i am a man so will i look bad

janell91 in Walnut Creek, California said: Hi everyone! I have been working as a medical assistant for 7 years, I currently work for Kaiser where I float around to 11 departments

(dermatology, opthalmology, allergy, surgery, podiatry, orthopedics, adult medicine,head &neck, EKG,endocrinology,pediatrics)

My question is would this be enough experience to challenge for the LVN boards it states you need experience in a clinical facility.

I can take the pharmacology course, but I dont have extra time or money to do so if I would be denied the opportunity to take the test.please help!!! HAVE ANY MEDICAL ASSISTANTS CHALLENGED THE BOARDS???

is 0nly the board of nursing who can evaluate your work experience and education
one things i known for my situation as CNA, the board give you 5credits for your CNA certification, 1 credit for every 160 hours in work nursing experience,1 credit for 30 hours nursing education and if you don't have the pediatric and maternity work experience you can take that course to any accredited nursing school approved by the state board of any state in USA, but the school have to send them your transcript for that courses (pediatric, maternity, pharmacology). If you have any question about your case they can answer only if you have a file with them, they are very nice.

HI, EVERYONE I'VE BEEN A CNA SINCE 2002 I HAVE ALL THE BEDSIDE HOURS I NEED TO CHALLENGE THE LVN BOARDS BUT I NEED THE 54 HOUR PHARMACOLOGY CLASS AND THE MATERNITY AND PEDS CLASS. I LIVE IN ORANGE COUNTY,CA. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE TO GO AND TAKE THESE COURSES? PLS. E MAIL ME D1.CASTRO@NETZERO.NET. THANK YOU!

ARE THERE ANY SCHOOLS WHOSE SOLE PURPOSE IS TO PREPARE YOU FOR THE ENCLEX. AS A CNA?

Nicko in Covington, Georgia said: Hey guys did you know that if Persons with 51 months equivalent experience (51 months in an acute care facility), and a 54 hour pharmacology course may be eligible to take the LVN board exam. This course is designed to meet the 54 hour pharmacology requirement for eligibility.

But you need to take a Pharmacology Course. I took this one and did well learnga.com/Pharmacology.aspx

Now I'm thinking of taking a bridge program to RN.

are you working as a lvn

Lady Maverick in Murrieta, California said: Tamara, you have the potentials of maybe challenging the BVNPT for an LVN License, come visit me in my office email me then I can give you my phone number and the address, ihgmethod3_equivalency@yahoo.com hope to hear from you maybe I can help you.

hey i really would like to do this how do you go by doing this.cna to lvn

Lady Maverick in San Diego in Playa Del Rey, California said: I can clearly feel the frustrations you have, there is only one thing I would like to tell you, "Do not allow any kind of situation or whoever intimidate you with your goals in life, call me or email me and I will do my best in my own little way to help you.

Lady Maverick i have been a cna for over 14 years , i am a medical assisted, i would love to come out to california to do the challenge the cna to lvn please email me at clissietrucking@gmail.com if this is possible i would love to give it a try

I am a working CNA, EMT and have 21 years of trauma experience on Ski Patrol. A bit different than just long years as a CNA but I have now worked in both our Med/Surg department where I am based, telemmetry, ICU and the transitional care facility of my hospital. I want to challenge the LVN and take the test. After researching all the various school, costs etc. I come right back to this. I was told however, to be careful what pharmacology class we sign up for as some are not accepted as being comparable. I looked at soem fot he test questions as some I know I need to study more information to pass. Are there any good study classes or study guides you can recommend for us to buy and get started with?

I want to let every one know that i went with minnay institute for my pharmacology and it did not go well at all.I believe online classes r supossed to be user friendly and that wasn't the case especially that the drug names were also in British names i.e Tylenol was panadol and the staaff was not coperative and even hang up on me. I eventually had to drop it after 2 days and was not even refunded any of my money. All am trying to make sure is that no one goes through what i went through.

SUNDAY77 in santa ana, California said: HI, EVERYONE I'VE BEEN A CNA SINCE 2002 I HAVE ALL THE BEDSIDE HOURS I NEED TO CHALLENGE THE LVN BOARDS BUT I NEED THE 54 HOUR PHARMACOLOGY CLASS AND THE MATERNITY AND PEDS CLASS. I LIVE IN ORANGE COUNTY,CA. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE TO GO AND TAKE THESE COURSES? PLS. E MAIL ME D1.CASTRO@NETZERO.NET. THANK YOU!

just make sure u do not use Minnay institute if u care about your money.

sophiad in Clemmons, North Carolina said: minnay has great online resources for those who wants to challenge the LVN. their website is vn.minnay.net/course/category.php?id=1

Good luck

Hey i dont know about that because i tried minnay and had to withdraw whithin 2 days.. so yes good luck to who whants to try them because it did not work for me. My advice is that do some other research like the better business beaureal before u go with whaat people post on the web. Just bear in mind that even the owners of the schools themselves can post under different names; it's called advertising and i fell for it. I hope no one else falls for it.

Minnay's crdits are only useable with the method 3 program. they cannot be used anywhere else. Please know this before investing long hours and money into their program. i mean their resources are benefical but only in certain places.

kpnchr in Charlotte, North Carolina said: Hey i dont know about that because i tried minnay and had to withdraw whithin 2 days.. so yes good luck to who whants to try them because it did not work for me. My advice is that do some other research like the better business beaureal before u go with whaat people post on the web. Just bear in mind that even the owners of the schools themselves can post under different names; it's called advertising and i fell for it. I hope no one else falls for it.

I haven't posted in a while but I wanted to respond aware i'm risking sounding like i'm advertising :)
Lots of providers are on the VN website and unfortunately I know I've had students that had a similar experience that have to repeat the pharm course after having to drop out/ not have the class count-- my website is MedEdprn.org I've been offering the pharm class for a very long time and it WILL be accepted, the cost is $500 (+$25 S&H) that cost already includes the book (that is it--no other cost, honest). If you call me (and remind me) I will give you a discount on the class--this is something i've only done a handful of times but I feel bad about your situation and just wanted to make you that offer. Don't get discouraged find a way to get to where you want to be, good luck!
Anna Corona

CLISSIE in Minot, North Dakota said: hey i really would like to do this how do you go by doing this.cna to lvn

Method 3: Qualification Based on Equivalent Education and/or Experience
Experience Required:
Pursuant to the California Code of Regulations section 2516(b), the 51 months of paid general duty inpatient bedside nursing experience must include a minimum of each of the following:
48 months medical/surgical nursing
6 weeks maternity or genitourinary nursing
6 weeks pediatric nursing

In addition to the required paid bedside nursing experience, the applicant must also have completed a pharmacology course of at least 54 theory hours

Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive
Suite 205
Sacramento, CA 95833
Email: bvnpt@dca.ca.gov
www.bvnpt.ca.gov/licensing/method_3.shtml
We can't post phone numbers for the board or any other but you will find some links at my website you might find helpful:
mededprn.org (pharmacology course provider)

The board is the ONLY one that can 'qualify you' there are many of us that are pharmacology class providers and can offer suggestions/advice but if I were you I would want to talk to people that actually APPROVE the application (the Board) and THEN call pharmacology providers since WE really cannot be unbiased since we would love to have you sign up for our class,
just a thought...

janell91 in Walnut Creek, California said: Hi everyone! I have been working as a medical assistant for 7 years, I currently work for Kaiser where I float around to 11 departments

(dermatology, opthalmology, allergy, surgery, podiatry, orthopedics, adult medicine,head &neck, EKG,endocrinology,pediatrics)

My question is would this be enough experience to challenge for the LVN boards it states you need experience in a clinical facility.

I can take the pharmacology course, but I dont have extra time or money to do so if I would be denied the opportunity to take the test.please help!!! HAVE ANY MEDICAL ASSISTANTS CHALLENGED THE BOARDS???

Yes. CNA is not required-- bedside nursing experience is (48months) I personally know of many MA's that have successfuly challenged. The majority are CNA's because the required experience usually is provided by nursing assistants but it is not required by the board, hope this helps

Numax7 in Modesto, California said: ARE THERE ANY SCHOOLS WHOSE SOLE PURPOSE IS TO PREPARE YOU FOR THE ENCLEX. AS A CNA?

I have heard of a couple of schools but to be honest none that anyone has raved about so I hesitate to recommend any (trust me, I get asked all the time by my students)
I think the real question is: Do you REALLY need a school to review the NCLEX?
At one point I was going to offer a course but I couldn't justify encouraging someone to pay so much money for something you could do on your own with the help of Barnes and Nobles/ Borders and enough self determination...

SUNDAY77 in santa ana, California said: HI, EVERYONE I'VE BEEN A CNA SINCE 2002 I HAVE ALL THE BEDSIDE HOURS I NEED TO CHALLENGE THE LVN BOARDS BUT I NEED THE 54 HOUR PHARMACOLOGY CLASS AND THE MATERNITY AND PEDS CLASS. I LIVE IN ORANGE COUNTY,CA. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHERE TO GO AND TAKE THESE COURSES? PLS. E MAIL ME D1.CASTRO@NETZERO.NET. THANK YOU!

Try vn.minnay.net

kpnchr in Charlotte, North Carolina said: I want to let every one know that i went with minnay institute for my pharmacology and it did not go well at all.I believe online classes r supossed to be user friendly and that wasn't the case especially that the drug names were also in British names i.e Tylenol was panadol and the staaff was not coperative and even hang up on me. I eventually had to drop it after 2 days and was not even refunded any of my money. All am trying to make sure is that no one goes through what i went through.

Sorry to hear your experience with them, I also used minnay and their exams were very easy and I passed their pharmacology withing 3 weeks, I am scheduled for my nclex in June.

Sandy

uche watson in Houston, Texas said: HOW CAN I CHALLENGE THE TO GET THE LVN LICENSE.PLEASE SEND ME THE ROUTE I SHOULD GO.

Step 1: vn.minnay.net

Step 2: nclex.minnay.net

Step 3: Reciprocate with Texas board on Nursing

Hope that helps

kpnchr in Charlotte, North Carolina said: I want to let every one know that i went with minnay institute for my pharmacology and it did not go well at all.I believe online classes r supossed to be user friendly and that wasn't the case especially that the drug names were also in British names i.e Tylenol was panadol and the staaff was not coperative and even hang up on me. I eventually had to drop it after 2 days and was not even refunded any of my money. All am trying to make sure is that no one goes through what i went through.

You sound angry baby:-) Never do online courses if you are not independent, I can't believe I went thru the same program with minnay and didn't realize that them drugs were in britesh system..it didnt bother me..lol! Everything looked easy and straight forward for me, the fact that their final exam came from the practice quizzes makes it fair I beleive. I'm a single mum with 3 kids, tht was a most convenient program ever done in the nursing field.

Nicko in Covington, Georgia said: Hey guys did you know that if Persons with 51 months equivalent experience (51 months in an acute care facility), and a 54 hour pharmacology course may be eligible to take the LVN board exam. This course is designed to meet the 54 hour pharmacology requirement for eligibility.

But you need to take a Pharmacology Course. I took this one and did well learnga.com/Pharmacology.aspx

Now I'm thinking of taking a bridge program to RN.

Hi Nicko,
I am currently a student at a California State university.I have read your post about the cna hours of work experience in acute care applying toward a LVN test eligibility with a pharmacy course.Anyway,I read your post.Because I am currently working on taking a recertification course to work as a cna I am very interested how this worked out for you.Do you know where I could find out more info about the exam requirements,Et'c?Perhaps the nursing board?
Take care,
Miss Gaye H. Herring

herringfishes@aol.com

I used minnay institute 6 months ago, I am an LVN here in TX and proceeding with an ADN online program with a college in NY, I will strongly recommend their progrm to anybody who works and wants to go school, I don't care what people say abt staff but this is abt your life and not personality clashes. Im 49 years and have been cna for 17 years, I have seen it all in the floors! Be rude to me if you want to but give me the education to get me to the next level.

Michelle

Sandy in Winston Salem, North Carolina said: You sound angry baby:-) Never do online courses if you are not independent, I can't believe I went thru the same program with minnay and didn't realize that them drugs were in britesh system..it didnt bother me..lol! Everything looked easy and straight forward for me, the fact that their final exam came from the practice quizzes makes it fair I beleive. I'm a single mum with 3 kids, tht was a most convenient program ever done in the nursing field.

You dropped because Tylenol was called Panadol?? When you say user friendly what do you mean? I have always thought that if you don't want to interact with instructors (professors) face to faces then opt for online classes, I do not recall that class having a professor, it was self study and with final test online. Anyhow, sorry for you bad experience but I felt you have gone overboard not to recommend it to anybody, I went through them and they were very helpful and since then I have been sending my friends to them and they seems happy.

Mc

Wow!!! Do you know how long I have been waiting to see someone one on this site to say they actually did the challenge...you did right? And working as a nurse now. What an inspiration you are. I was feeling like why try. I'm 47 and have been a cna for 18 years. not all the time but since 92'. Thanks Michelle. would like to chat
more. numax7@mail.com

Hi everyone! Here's the website, I had yried to use this link above but it didn't work, so I actually went on there today. Hopefully this one works for everyone who needs help or this info

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www.bvnpt.ca.gov/pdf/method3.pdf

and I am thinking of going to this school for their step up program:
www.internationalhealthgroup.net/contact_us
Has anyone out there went through this school?
I'm a MA. Thank you!

Hi Guys,
I've been wathcing this site for a few weeks and have come up with a solution to my schooling dilemma. California Preparatory School is offering a 54 hour legitimate pharmacology class on Saturdays only from 8-2pm for 9 weeks. It costs about $500 and has several lcoations. If you take the second course which is a prep class for the NCLEX it will cost about $1,000 for both but this prepares you for every aspect of the test. I have been cleared from my boss to take it and am exciting about finding a reasonable option that will work for my next growth spurt onto LVN!!If you need any info my home email screed2ski@yahoo.com.

Hello, I was wondering if you knew of an alternate program that takes experianced medical assistants to LVN's? I went on the www.bvnpt.ca.gov/pdf/method3.pdf website however I know I need additional training, I'm not ready to take this test yet. Can anyone that's an LVN that was a CNA/ OR MA that went through a bridge program advise me on what school they went to, costs and duration of the courses-that kind of thing? Thank you!

anna c in Sacramento, California said: Hi,
i'm glad that more CNA's are opting to challenge the LVN board--- this is an excellent way to save time and money and getting credit for your experience. CNA's should check the LVN website for more information regarding this option. Even if you don't live in California you may find it to be an advantage www.bvnpt.ca.gov/method3.htm
not only would you get an LVN after your name but many schools will give you credit and you could finish the RN twice as fast in some cases.
Here's another option for the pharmacology course is www.mededprn.tripod.com
Hope this helps,
Good Luck!
Anna RN, NP[/Q

DO YOU KNOW ANY PLACE TO GET EXPERIENCE WORKING IN PEDS? I ASKED COUPLE HOSPITAL
IF I CAN GET EXPERIENCE WORKING IN PEDS (EVEN THOUGH I FINISHED THE 54 HOURS PHARMACOLOGY) THEY DO NOT ALLOW UNLESS THE INSTRUCTOR ARE WITH YOU.

numax7 in Modesto, California said: Wow!!! Do you know how long I have been waiting to see someone one on this site to say they actually did the challenge...you did right? And working as a nurse now. What an inspiration you are. I was feeling like why try. I'm 47 and have been a cna for 18 years. not all the time but since 92'. Thanks Michelle. would like to chat
more. numax7@mail.com

where did you get your experience working with peds? ( 6 weeks requirments )I am still searching for place on where to get or apply for experience.Any place you
can recommend please?

Here's the link-I hope it works www.bvnpt.ca.gov/pdf/method3.pdf

if not just go to the www.bvnpt.ca website

www.bvnpt.ca.gov/pdf/method3.pdf

here you go ( :

HI THERE,IS THERE ANY PLACE I CAN WORK FOR PEDS/MATERNITY THAT YOU KNOW OF ? OR A CLASS THAT OFFER PEDS/MATERNITY.I LIVE IN SAN CLEMENTE CA.I HAVE 11 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WORKING IN MED/SURG. AND JUST FINISH PHARMACOLOCY 2 WEEKS AGO. ALL I NEED IS PEDS OR MATERNITY, ANY PLACE YOU CAN RECOMMEND PLEEAAASE? PRETTY PLEASE.....