Acute Care CNA Certification?

chrystal123 · Sep 2, 2014

Yes, a lot of jobs that I've looked into prefer the ACNA cert, but they also will acceptable 2 semesters of clinical rotations, (1 year) in a nursing program. I was going to wait till I was done with my first year of clinicals, but I got to anxious and just wanted to start getting hospital experience :). I think that it's worth while, maybe you can find a program that has financial aid.

Nurseeverywhere, CNA, LVN · Sep 2, 2014

I'm actually waiting for spring to start an acute CNA program. The CC I attend offers it. I would've done it this semester but I'll be a bridesmaid for one of my BFF's on the last day of this course. Can't miss class so waiting for spring.

https://www.swccd.edu/index.aspx?page=2609

SeattleJess · Sep 3, 2014

Yes, a lot of jobs that I've looked into prefer the ACNA cert, but they also will acceptable 2 semesters of clinical rotations, (1 year) in a nursing program. I was going to wait till I was done with my first year of clinicals, but I got to anxious and just wanted to start getting hospital experience :). I think that it's worth while, maybe you can find a program that has financial aid.

I admire you for your proactive actions! Makes me happy to think that I might be working with people like you some day. Since I'll have two semesters of clinical rotations by the time I have a summer off to do the Oregon program, I guess I'm on track by just keeping my CNA job, going to nursing school and letting time pass.

Thanks so much for filling me in.

Financial aid? That would be amazing!

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SeattleJess · Sep 3, 2014

I'm actually waiting for spring to start an acute CNA program. The CC I attend offers it. I would've done it this semester but I'll be a bridesmaid for one of my BFF's on the last day of this course. Can't miss class so waiting for spring.
https://www.swccd.edu/index.aspx?page=2609

This sounds like a great program!

PS: I love that you scheduled your class around showing up to be your BFF's bridesmaid. I'm betting you will have what it takes to stay balanced in health care, a field that has bottomless demands. Or so it seems.

Hope you let us know how you do in your program. Wishing you the best!

PaulettePahnke · Sep 3, 2014

I would like to work in acute care after I get my RN. I do not have my ACNA. I was thinking this would all be part of our clinical rotation. Is there anyone working in Acute Care who can help me? Do I need the ACNA?

PaulettePahnke · Sep 3, 2014

I would like to work in acute care after I get my RN. I do not have my ACNA. I was thinking this would all be part of our clinical rotation. Is there anyone working in Acute Care who can help me? Do I need the ACNA? If anyone would like to re-locate, there are positions in the Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin area...HOSPITAL!!

HCA-RPN · Sep 12, 2014

I'm from Canada. In BC this certificate is 5 months and $400. I'm going to study but I need to work 600hr before, to have experience.

funnie17 · Dec 9, 2017

Old topic but what the heck. I'm in California and the cc where I got my CNA training also offers an acute care program which is an enhancement on a regular cna license. The program is really difficult to get into because they only take 10 at a time. Training consist of additional coursework and clinical hours in an acute care facillity/hospital.

Ironically, i have looked over hundreds of hospital cna job postings in my are and not a single one has mentioned anything about the extra training. Most hospitals are direct in asking for prior experience and I have seen request ranging from 6 mos. to 3 years, but some do not require any experience at all or so they say, but these are rare. Best regards...