What can you do during the time you're waiting to retake the NCLEX exam to become a Registered Nurse?

Question

The question i am trying to ask is about-- where will you be working and earning money.

What career can you pursue during the waiting time to retake your NCLEX exam?

Will you be working as a Certified Nursing Assistant?

You should study harder if you want to pass the NCLEX exam- i do know that. I just want to know about what career you will be able to do, what career can you do at the time while you wait to retake the NCLEX exam?

Answer 1

Are you a CNA now, if you aren't a CNA then you won't be able to work as one.  Alot to people work as a CNA while in nursing school, then get hired as CNA at the jobs they will work as a RN at.

There really is no career to pursue if you wanting to take the NCLEX.  Because that means you want to be a RN so why pursue another career?  If you had a job before, then keep that job until.

Answer 2

I agree with the answer above me. You work as a Certified nursing assistant while you're waiting to retake the NCLEX exam

Answer 3

It depends on the hospital you work at and the state you work in. In NY, you can apply for a "temporary license" that allows you to practice as an RN until you pass the NCLEX. I think the license is good for three months. The hospital and the state both need to allow this for you to be able to do it.

Personally, I worked as a Nurse Tech (basically a CNA) until I passed my boards, but it was only for a few weeks and I was in orientation that whole time.