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Nov 07, 2009 02:08 PM

Haven't worked in awhile....


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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from escapebigd
Old Nov 07, 2009, 05:47 PM

Default Re: Haven't worked in awhile....
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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from caliotter3
Old Nov 07, 2009, 05:53 PM

Default Re: Haven't worked in awhile....
Contact the agency that issued your CNA certificate and find out from them what you need to do.
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Old Nov 07, 2009, 07:27 PM

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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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from deewee
Old Nov 10, 2009, 03:41 PM

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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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