New York CNA's

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does anyone know of any way to become a CNA in new york without paying $10K for a institute 5 week course?

I'm a nursing student, so i already know everything they are going to teach me, and i do NOT want to pay what i will make in a year.

do i HAVE to go to a school in order to sit in for the exam? is there a way not to pay such a large amount in order to become a CNA?

much appreciated

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Specializes in ED, Pedi Vasc access, Paramedic serving 6 towns.

Bisson, never say you know everything they are going to teach you... thats a bad way to start.

In some states you can test to be a CNA after your first semester of nursing school. You may want to look into that.

Swtooth

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ok, of course i don't know everything. no one knows everything. BUT i have learned what is taught in the CNA classes and then some, so i think i can say that i know a thing or two.

my question is- is there a CNA board that certifies or is it done through individual schools?

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Specializes in ICU, ER, Hemodialysis.
ok, of course i don't know everything. no one knows everything. BUT i have learned what is taught in the CNA classes and then some, so i think i can say that i know a thing or two.

my question is- is there a CNA board that certifies or is it done through individual schools?

The school trains you and the state certifies you. A CNA is certified by the state, not the school.

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