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Oct 27, 2009 05:22 PM

Can you get your licence for a cna if your under 18?


I"m going to school right now to get my CNA
i am only 16 but turn 17 next month
so can i take my state board test if i am under 18?
or do i have to wait another year to do that??
I REALLY dont want to wait!
does anyone know?

Thanks.

-Marissa

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No. 1
from TheCommuter
Old Oct 27, 2009, 05:34 PM

Default Re: Can you get your licence for a cna if your under 18?
It all depends on the state in which you want to become a CNA. Many states will allow a 16-year-old person to become a CNA. I live in Texas, which is one of those states.

You will need to place a telephone call to your state's CNA registry to discover if you're permitted to become certified at your age. Good luck to you!
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from Sandcastles
Old Oct 27, 2009, 05:43 PM

Default Re: Can you get your licence for a cna if your under 18?
I was a CNA at 16 in NY,so it is possible.Like the poster above stated just check with you BON.Good luck to you!

Elizabeth
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No. 3
from pca_85
Old Oct 27, 2009, 05:45 PM

Default Re: Can you get your licence for a cna if your under 18?
In Ohio, yes. I took my class at 16 and was working at 17. It'd be best to check with your state.
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from NurseCubanitaRN2b
Old Oct 28, 2009, 01:27 AM

Default Re: Can you get your licence for a cna if your under 18?
In California some high schools offer the class. So I'm assuming you can.
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No. 5
from miiszkim0711
Old Oct 28, 2009, 01:05 PM

Default Re: Can you get your licence for a cna if your under 18?
I met some girls who got their CNA license while in high school. Your best bet is to check your state board of nursing though. good luck!
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No. 6
from Marissa2619
Old Oct 28, 2009, 09:20 PM

Default Re: Can you get your licence for a cna if your under 18?
Thanks much!
That helped (:
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