Is there such a position as non certfied CNA

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Hi, not wanting to be disrespectful. In the midst of working temporary job's after being laid off as a mental health worker with a local hospital. Want to go back to school for nursing, but would like to have some type of stable job/income, even if part time, before hand. My work schedule is all over the place for me not to be able to enter into a CNA or PCA program; many in my state are 9-3:30 or evening's. In need of program that is just during the morning hour's. However, wondering if there is not certified CNA positions within hospitals or medical settings?

I have just over three year's of experience in patient care setting. Performed duties of daily patient care which include bath and assistance with activities of daily living, lifting patients, assisting in emergency situations, assisting with EKGs, assisting patient's with rehabilitation exercises, data collection on weight, temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure measurements. In addition, intake assessments, interviewing patients, and documentation. Also worked in radiology, on an ambulance, and operating room.

I checked the state only nursing student's can bypass taking the CNA course. Looking for feedback if be a waste to apply for a CNA position at a hospital?

Specializes in hospice.

As far as I know, many patient care tech positions do not require CNA certification, and training/experience is more important.

Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.

Assisted living, private psych units and home health ( in my area) do not all require certification as an na.

These positions are called mental health works, home health aides, meds techs and caregivers.

Ps I was able to find a 21 day Cna course in my area. This same school offers weekends and evening Cna classes.

Specializes in hospice.

Ps I was able to find a 21 day Cna course in my area. This same school offers weekends and evening Cna classes.

I got certified through a private, for profit school that offers 3 options for CNA courses: full time weekdays for 3 weeks, evening only for 4 weeks, and weekend only for 6 weeks. It was a good school (still is as far as I know) and had the highest first time pass rate in the state on the certification test. And the whole course including books, scrub top, stethoscope, BP cuff, and clinicals cost me $1000.

So look around, there may be options.

Specializes in Critical Care, Med-Surg, Psych, Geri, LTC, Tele,.

Piggy backing on Red Kryptonite's post, my school cost about the same: $900 in late 2011. I did a 21 day class.

Even at low $10/hr, the "investment" was recouped in less than 1 month. And, as I've said on AN over and over, the experience gained was priceless!!

Appreciate the feedback I did find a 30 day weekend class

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In my state, a LTC facility may hire a worker as a NA, but they must have a CNA certificate four months after hire.

Found out have to become certified by the end of orientation for the job.

Didn't want to post a similar topic. However, reading mix of feedback regarding certification needed for being a medical assistant. Probably the third largest hospital in our state hiring for a few medical assistant positions. States they prefer an individual certified as a medical assistant, CNA, EMT, or Nursing Student. If does not meet these requirements three year's within medical and clinical setting have an understanding of completing vitals. So thinking of giving it a go all they could say is no or better yet yes.

I work as a nurse assistant in a hospital. Although I have a CNA cert., it is only required in LTC in the health care system where I work. On the other hand, the hospital where I work usually hires RN students for these positions. I think they would consider those with extensive experience such as yours though.

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