CNA Certification

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I know the CNA has stated that any other type of nursing experience (RPN, LPV ect) will NOT count towards CNA certification. However I did hear of one person who challenged it and 'won'. I do not know this person first hand, so I don't know if this is a rumor or myth. Has anyone else heard of RPN/LPN experience being counted towards CNA certification?

ebrooks1013

126 Posts

I'm confused....why would a LPN become a CNA?

Bbett, MSN, NP

314 Posts

I'm sure an LPN(18/hr) would never waste six weeks of school to become a CNA(14/hr)

Sorry, CNA as in Canadian Nursing Association. Certification that RNs get in specialty areas.

Here is a link What Is Certification? | NurseONE.ca

joanna73, BSN, RN

4,767 Posts

Specializes in geriatrics.

I have not heard that, but you never know. I would suggest emailing or calling the CNA certification line and asking them directly. I found the representative to be very helpful.

Fiona59

8,343 Posts

I know that LPNs who pass the same dialysis course as RNs are not allowed CNA certification as the RNs. Same goes for the ORA course here in AB

mirandaaa

588 Posts

Specializes in PCT, RN.

Bayliedynell is even being generous at $14 an hour. I worked full time as a CNA for three years and only made $9.98 hourly.

Fiona59

8,343 Posts

Bayliedynell is even being generous at $14 an hour. I worked full time as a CNA for three years and only made $9.98 hourly.

This is the Canadian forum. Wages are different here

JustBeachyNurse, LPN

13,952 Posts

Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Bayliedynell is even being generous at $14 an hour. I worked full time as a CNA for three years and only made $9.98 hourly.

They are referring to the Canadian Nurses Assoc. not certified nursing assistant. Plus the Canadian dollar is valued differently than the US dollar

Fiona59

8,343 Posts

Plus most of us are unionized

Bbett, MSN, NP

314 Posts

Didn't realize this was a Canadian forum. I was talking Michigan wages.

joanna73, BSN, RN

4,767 Posts

Specializes in geriatrics.

CNA refers to the Canadian Nurses Association in this context for those of you who are thinking CNA means certified nursing assistant.

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