Comments on: CNA Training and Certification Information

By: noreen

noreen — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 17:47:50 +0000

Hello,
I am a certified Medical Assistant and still looking for a job. We were promised that the job is in high demand but so far I am still looking. I am considering to take a 6 week course CNA but due to my back, I may not able to work well with the new field.. is there a chance for someone like me even with a bad back to work as a CNA? I’ve heard that the work is hard and requires alot of lifting/assisting patience than MA. I really just like to start working and pays off my student loan and get a job that will pay off eventually.

By: Admin

Admin — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 18:12:10 +0000

Hi Jerrica,
It seems the program you’re attending isn’t being run professionally. have you checked to make sure it is approved by your state nursing board?

By: Jerrica

Jerrica — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 23:13:51 +0000

Hi, I started a CNA Training Program in Indiana. It was supposed to be a 3 week course. I completed my classroom time and then the RN/Instructor of the program called in sick the entire second week. Monday on the week after I was able to complete 1 day (5 hours) of clinical hours, Tuesday she called in again saying her vehicle broke down….! I am beyond frustrated and need to know what my options are to get my clinical hours in without anymore wasted time. I have already paid her $100 to save my spot and $568 of the $850 she charges for the program. She continues to call in with excuses but wants me to bring in payments. I don’t want to continue to pay her if I am not getting what I am required to get done! I have talked with others who say there have been other girls in her program that it took them 7weeks to complete but they still haven’t had their state exam scheduled… PLEASE HELP! Any advise would be MUCH appreciated!

By: Admin

Admin — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:48:06 +0000

Its not really that hard to be honest. It might seem daunting at first, but once you start doing your clinicals it gets really easy.

By: sade

sade — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 14:20:33 +0000

i am going to start the CNA classes at my community college started October 11th..is it a hard course or a common sense kinda thing? I’m very curious

By: Admin

Admin — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:17:09 +0000

You won’t have to do your exam again. You can transfer the certification to West Virgina using the “Application by reciprocity form”. The form is available at http://www.wvdhhr.org/ohflac/NA/Forms/NAECEP-5.pdf
Fill it out and send it to the address provided in the form together with any relevant documentation.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 06:00:32 +0000

I recently moved to west virginia from virginia. I am still liscenced in va as a CNA and I was wondering if there was a way to just transfer my CNA or do I have to start all over and retake the classes and tests? Or do I just have to take a test? I am so lost about it and can’t find anything to tell me.

By: Admin

Admin — Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:30:35 +0000

Its normal to feel petrified like that. You'll be laughing about that feeling a few days after working at the nursing home. Working at a nursing home is the most hands-on experience a nurse can get. If you've applied as a nursing assistant FOR training, then I think the nursing home will train you to become a nursing assistant and even make you eligible to challenge the certification exam for CNA's. Confirm this with the nursing home. Also make sure you are aware if you're being tied town for a contract in return for getting free training. Using CNA as a stepping stone definitely has its advantages. Refer: AllNurses.com

By: Daniella Mesen

Daniella Mesen — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:52:34 +0000

Hey, there ! I just wanted to try to get some information about how it all works… I have a friend who told me getting your CNA training through Red Cross was a pretty good choice. Although, I am a current college student working my way up to earning a BSN. Since I’m only going on 2nd year right now, but still close to having to apply to nursing programs…you have heard how competitive they are, I’m sure. Therefore my plan was to tried to get some hands on training and hopefully get certified to start getting some clinical hours and have it look good on my application. I live in Atlanta, GA and I was just wondering if you could help me out get started with some information. If I wanted to try to get certified sponsored by a nursing home and then work for them in exchange of them paying for my classes since I already got so much to pay for when it comes to college, do I have to go in and apply or first try to talk to human resources? I’m really passionate about this field and I have a very strong work ethic, I just need some guidance. Could you please help me? I don’t know whee to start looking. Just yesterday I walked in a nursing home close to home and simply asked for an application…I applied as an “active nurse assistant for training/in training,” a receptionist and a volunteer…. Since after seeing all the nurses walking around looking like they actually knew what they were doing, it kind of petrified me. Haha I need counseling
Thank you so much for your time and I hope to hear from you soon

By: Anthoni

Anthoni — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:52:32 +0000

Thank you Admin. I really didn’t want to have to put up with everything I’m having to till then. Oh well, anyways thanks much.