I am a junior in high school looking to be trained as a Certified Nurses Assistant, is this possible?
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Yes, check with the local nursing homes, a lot of these offer classes. Also check about going to work at the nursing home, since you are still in school you could apply to work weekends. Usually the nursing home will provide your CNA training for free if you are an employee.
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it depends if you want a degree like to be an RN or if you wanna just be like a dental assistant...the assistant job you can go to school and be certified in like a year i think. RN's take longer
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There are 3 ways in becoming a nurse (RN).  Diploma program, associate's degree, and bachelor's degree.  You can also become an LPN.  The diploma program and associate degree program take 2 years to complete.  However, most AD (associate's degree) programs require sciences to be completed or will put you on a wait list.  The AD program is usually offered by a community college or local college.  The diploma program is easier to get into (no wait list, no sciences prior to admission) and is offered by a hospital or adult community classes.  The LPN is usually offered through adult classes and will only take 1 year.  The advantage of becoming an LPN is that you will become a nurse in one year and can transfer to a college to then become an RN for only an additional year.  (You can work as an LPN as you study to become an RN).  So, yes it is possible for you to become an RN in 2 years.  If you are a senior now, look at all of the programs near you NOW.  You need to apply because the spots to fill up quickly.  I hope this was helpful in your quest to becoming an RN.  If you can, brush up on your sciences.
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Try this link. It may be helpful, and good luck to you in nursing school. http://www.nursing-school-finder.com/states/pennsylvania_nursing_schools.htm
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Getting into any nursing school in the US right now is extremely competitive (even community colleges). If you don't have a high GPA, nursing school isn't an option. Perhaps you should look into becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician. While working, perhaps retake some classes and repair your GPA. If the grades you got are the best you can do, nursing probably isn't a good match for you.
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only as long as the training is equivalent to the nursing state ciricullum or over.  but they have to be a state certified school.  I tried to challange the boards but no state can let me do it.  I was a fully trained, United States Navy Advanced Medical Hospitalcorpsman, trained in both Basic and advanced medicine.  Great lakes, Ill. and Bethesda, MD at the Naval Regional Medical Center,  I have 3 military degrees in Medicine and Surgery, and still can't challenge the boards.  One school did and that was for a Lic'd practical nurse boards, but they only let me do it to see what I can do and how I'd actually score on the tests.   I maxed both of them with 100's.  and they still didn't give me my lic.
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I am not a CNA.  But people like to be able to help others and being a CNA is a start into the medical field.  Don't stop there.  Go for your LPN and work in a hospital or medical that offers tuition reimbursement.  Let them help you financially through nursing school.  CNAS's are at the bottom of the ranks and other nurses will treat you as such.  Expect more for yourself and don't stop there.  Good Luck.
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Call Stratford. It may only be a diploma program and not able to give you your CNA "license." It is not really a license, but it is a certificate. Only professional nurses, LPN, LVN, RN, etc are licensed.
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med assist is just a skivvy, go nurse, they can train you if you need to convert to adult nursing. the RAF rocks, go do it! chat to your local CIO (careers information office) and get all the info
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I am a retired nurse.  Became a nurse at age 31, and in my class in college 31 was actually the average age!  We had 2 girls straight out of high school.  All others were older.  In most states a 4 yr college degree is preferred, but in many, you can go to a 2 yr program to get your R.N.  Then you can work as an R.N. and transfer into a B.S. (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)  program at a 4 yr University for 2 more years.  This way you can get tuition reimbursement help from your employer. She could call a nearby Jr. college or community college for info. Many women, and men too, do this. Encourage her to go for it.  The college will guide her into appropriate classes.  There is a specific plan.
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you can get certified as a nurses aid for free at a lot of facilities.  call around.
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Hi, I am a nurse at a long term care facility. The best way to go about it is, go through the phone book, and call the nursing homes in your area, ask for the aide supervisor and ask if there are any classes scheduled in the future, Most of the time, they will enroll you in the class and then if you want to work there they will hire you or you can just pay for the class, its not expensive.Good luck...
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http://www.allalliedhealthschools.com/faqs/cna.php\n\nLook here, this is a good website that can lead you to schools in your area.
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A lot depends on how close to graduation you are.\nIf you are two semester or less, finish the health admin.\nthis will allow you to work in a hospital.\nYou can then work toward the RN.\nIf you are just starting the health admin then change to RN and follow your heart.\nFollow your heart either way!
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call up a local school in your area and speak to the nurse.\nShe will give u all the info you need
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How to become a nurse\n   \n  \n\nWhile job prospects in many areas are diminishing, healthcare is growing. With the nursing shortage predicted to get worse, jobs for nurses are abundant throughout the world. Unfortunately, along with the shortage of practicing nurses comes a "Catch 22" shortage of nursing educators. Therefore, nursing programs are difficult to get into, and many have waiting lists. The wait is worth it. Wages will continue to increase, and experienced nurses will be in high demand for years to come.\n\nNursing Assistant\nYou may want to begin your career as a nursing assistant or aide. This requires a short course of study, and is usually available from your local adult education department. In some instances, it may give you an advantage in getting into a nursing program as well.\n\nIt also provides you with a source of employment while you pursue your nursing career, as well as direct insight into the world of nursing. There are other programs such as becoming a Surgical Tech which don't require you to become a nurse first, but can lead into a path towards nursing. Often these programs are available through technical schools or adult education programs.\n\nLPN/LVN\nMoving on up the career ladder, you may choose to become and LPN/LVN (Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse). This is generally a one year course of study typically from a vocational school or junior college. The LPN/LVN works under the direct supervision of a physician or an RN. It is not uncommon for people to choose to become an LPN/LVN as a means to support themselves as they pursue their RN (Registered Nurse). Some RN schools offer course credit to LPNs or allow you to challenge some courses through exams. This practice is not as common as it once was, however, with the shortage of nurses becoming crisis levels in some areas, we may see more of this again.\n\nRegistered Nurse\nFor RNs there are more choices to be made in regards to levels of education. In the past, hospitals offered three year diploma courses where students lived and worked in the hospital and earned a nursing diploma, and then sat for their boards to become RNs. As nursing roles expanded far beyond the realm of hospital nursing, these programs closed. Today, very few remain, and most of those are affiliated with 2 year (Associate Degree) programs.\n\nADN vs. BSN\nThe two most popular courses of study today are the ADN (Associate Degree Nurse) and the BSN (Bachelor of Science Nurse). The ADN course is typically a two year degree program, and the BSN a four year program. The ADN program is often focused more on practical applications of nursing where as the BSN program expands into the theoretical realms of patient care. Most institutions pay on a scale based on education as well as experience. In recent years there has been a big push to mandate the BSN be a minimum requirement to be a professional nurse. Sound arguments both for and against this have been well presented, and thus it is still being debated. The nursing shortage is playing a big role in the practicality of this. However, for professional advancement, the BSN is usually required. Again, an ADN program provides a career ladder choice to nurses. Many programs for RN-to-BSN are gaining popularity. After graduation from any of these courses of study, nurses all sit for their boards to become Registered Nurses. This exam is known as the NCLEX-RN.\n\nMake Sure It's Accredited\nAn important point in choosing any nursing program is making sure it is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). This ensures that you will be able to sit for your boards. Not all schools are accredited, and can delay your licensing process.\n\nAdvance Degree Programs\nThere are also many advanced degree options including Nurse Practitioner programs, as well as Masters and Doctoral degree programs with various areas of specialization and practice. Most management positions require advance
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You could get your associates degree in nursing.  Only 2 years and you could be making over $20/hr depending on the specialty and town you live in.  The nice thing about a associates is that you can sit for your RN board with either a Bachalors or an Associates.  I have a Bachalors in Nursing and am saddled with huge student loans.  If I could do it over again I would do the associates route.  Also look into programs that allow you to become a LPN after 1 year and then an RN after the 2nd.  This allows you to earn some cash while in school.  Hope this helps.