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Expert Contributing Authors
Denise Warren BSN
Denise started her career in 1996 as a CNA. After obtaining her Bachelors of Science in Nursing, she continued in her career as a registered nurse in the Oncology department of a hospital.
Denise then promoted to a medical/surgical educator, where she wrote and developed continuing education literature for nurses. As a nurse educator, she also lectured and instructed nurses on a variety of disease management topics, patient care, and annual RN, LPN and CNA competencies.
Nicolle Wagner RN, BSN, RAC-CT, C-NE
I recently took the position of Director of Nursing at Mohawk Valley Health Care Center. I began my nursing career in 1996 as a certified nursing assistant at a small nursing home in Palatine Bridge. I felt such a passion for learning and a strong desire to provide skilled care for the residents I had grown to love, that I decided to continue my education. I received my LPN diploma from HFM BOCES in 2000, my RN license after completing my associate’s degree at FMCC in 2005, and my bachelor’s degree in nursing from NAU in 2009. I have been a member of AANAC since 2008 and received my Nurse Executive certificate from them in 2009.
Heather Martens CNA
Heather has been working as a CNA for over five years, she is currently a full time nursing student and plans to graduate as a Registered Nurse in the year 2012.
Hi, I’m looking to get started as a CNA, but I’m just out of high school. I graduated in 2010. I cnat seem to find any help with trying to getany help or anything. I have applide for loans and grants. What do I do?
Hi Marshal,
Have you considered approaching a nursing facility with regard to free CNA training. Many of them will train you for free if you’re willing to commit to working for them.
Hello,
Is there someone I can contact in regards to going right to taking the certification exam if I am in my junior year of nursing school?
Thanks.
Hi Paige, Unfortunately you must take a certified nursing assistant class to be eligible for the CNA certification exam.