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Hello all!

I have made the commitment an have decided to become a CNA. Despite that, I have done nearly everything your average CNA has as a Caregiver but I digress.

The pay is much better for CNA's, the jobs are of much more variety and the working enviorments(Hospital work is what I had in mind) should be much better learning experience as opposed to work in a Nursing home or similar.

I have a question to ask. I've heard people with less than a year experience as a CNA working in various settings(Med-Surg,Psych..etc) for an agency and making very good pay.

Has anyone heard of this? Would you reccomend spending the $300 to $500 dollars to become a CNA? Also, do Psych units use CNA's much? That is one the main reasons I would like to become a CNA so I can become apart of that area.

Thanks!!

I came across this job today:(http://pss1.hr.state.or.us:591/recruit/LEHS3250.HTM) .

I am really excited about getting my CNA license to pursue jobs such as these. Only problem is, I have to wait into January at least to even begin a course.

If you look at the link, they have job opps in Adolescent psych wards(My first choice), Adolescent Forensic, Adult forensic and Geropsych. The last being one I would be most uncertain about working.

I think it would be very fascinating to work with these indviduals. Even the most violents persons in Forensic. You would certaintly be tired after work like no other. Both pyschially and mentally. Though, I have decided I want to dedicate myself to work/school to be most succesful.

Signed, Michael aka Mr. Ready to start NA Course!

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Why do you have to pay to take CNA classes if you are already a NA all you need to do is find a facility that will be administering the exam and take it.

We have NAs taking the exam at a local LTC facility all the time and there is not charge.

Before you go spending big bucks I would contact the state nursing association in your state and inquire to the dates and testing requirements.

Good luck,

C

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