CNA license expires 8/11/2013

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I never worked as a CNA.. how many months do I have to work as a CNA in order not to retake the Nursing assistant program? Or is it late? I tried looking and looking.. and no luck. I'm willing to try harder if I have time. I don't think nobody will hire me since it's been so long. =\ I live in MA.

If it doesn't expire until August 2013, you still have 11 months to find a job. As far as the number of hours required to stay on the registry, it varies by state so you'll have to find that out for your state. For NC, you only have to work 8 hours EVERY 2 YEARS to be considered active.

Compassion_x

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You have plenty of time. And you might only need to retake the exam instead of the whole class unless you become active before 2013. Like the poster before me, in my state you only need to work 8 hours (must be paid as well) every 2 years.

Paws2people

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Yup, same here. 8hrs on the books in 2 yrs.

EduardoLugo

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I rather just retake the CNA state exams. Thanks a lot!! I was a worried that I was late. I'm gonna keep applying and applying. I need to reheorifice for interviews. I never talk in English at all because my family speaks Spanish and I am always quiet at work or at school, so I always messed up when talking. I will make sure to reheorifice. I will read out loud, etc. You think I should contact my Nursing assistant teacher and see ? Since you guys said it varies from state.

Paws2people

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Contact your state board/testing company for a definate answer. As for you speaking Spanish, it's a plus to be bilingual. Where I did my clinicals, I struggled because 90% of the facility (workers and residents) spoke Spanish. The residents had dementia, strokes, disabilities, etc., and I couldn't understand them due to that AND them speaking Spanish combined. Most employers value someone with knowledge of dual languages. My hospital hires interpreters to help the employees with patients who speak other languages, and to get medical consent. When you are on your interview, highlight the fact that you can help communicate with the residents/patients who speak your language. I would also put it in your résumé as an additional skill.

EduardoLugo

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OK so I searched good and you all were right. I only need to work at least one 8 hour and if I never worked as a CNA once my license expires, I just need to retake the CNA state exam for renewal. Pretty sure I will fail the CNA state exams, so I need to to find a job as a CNA in order not to retake it ;\

EduardoLugo

293 Posts

Contact your state board/testing company for a definate answer. As for you speaking Spanish, it's a plus to be bilingual. Where I did my clinicals, I struggled because 90% of the facility (workers and residents) spoke Spanish. The residents had dementia, strokes, disabilities, etc., and I couldn't understand them due to that AND them speaking Spanish combined. Most employers value someone with knowledge of dual languages. My hospital hires interpreters to help the employees with patients who speak other languages, and to get medical consent. When you are on your interview, highlight the fact that you can help communicate with the residents/patients who speak your language. I would also put it in your résumé as an additional skill.

Thanks! I will make sure to let them know that I speak Spanish. I'm gonna apply everywhere because I really want to leave UPS and work as a CNA.

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