Haven't worked in awhile....

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I don't know where to post this and I've looked online and can't find any straight answers. Hopefully someone here can help. I was a CNA for almost 5 years. I haven't worked since 12/03 (a month before my 1st was born). I tried going back and only worked for a weekend in 2005 (not sure if that counts for anything, lol) but didn't like being away from my son. Anyway... I was wondering if I decided I wanted to work again, would I have to take the whole course over again? Or just the test? Or what? Anyway any advice?

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What state do you live in? I think in Texas after two years it expires and you have to take the class again.

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Contact the agency that issued your CNA certificate and find out from them what you need to do.

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I'm in NY.....I was thinking about calling a hospital or nursing home and asking the DON or something. I'm surprised I can't find anything online. I too think it's every 2 years. If I have to take the class over again I'm not even going to bother. I just wanted to work a little while I'm in school for the extra money. Anyway, thanks guys!

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Contact the board that held your certification. If you can find it online, they may even have your answer without a phone call. I'm in GA and it's required to work at least 8 hours as a CNA every 2 years to keep your certification.

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i havent worked in 3 years and I was told to take the test both written and clinical again which i amdoing next week it cost 150.00

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