I"m going to school right now to get my CNAi am only 16 but turn 17 next monthso 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
TheCommuter, BSN, RN 226 Articles; 27,608 Posts Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych. Has 17 years experience. Oct 27, 2009 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!
Sandcastles, ASN, RN 24 Posts Specializes in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Volunteer Nursing. Has 21 years experience. Oct 27, 2009 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
pca_85 424 Posts Specializes in Mostly geri :). Has 8 years experience. Oct 27, 2009 In Ohio, yes. I took my class at 16 and was working at 17. It'd be best to check with your state.
NurseCubanitaRN2b, BSN, RN 2,487 Posts Oct 28, 2009 In California some high schools offer the class. So I'm assuming you can.
KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN 1,641 Posts Specializes in Med-Surg/urology. Oct 28, 2009 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!
Gennabean,CNA 10 Posts Specializes in Masters in Nerd. Dec 15, 2011 Yup yup :) I suggest looking up your state's board of nursing website. It'll give you all of the information you need and even point you in the direction of some classes. :)
Iridescent Orchid, CNA, LPN 597 Posts Specializes in CNA/LPN. Has 1 years experience. Dec 15, 2011 It depends on the state you're in. You'll come to find there are many states that require you to be 18 years of age or older. I have seen in a a few cases I've ran across that students did have to wait until they turned 18 to get their license...as crappy as that is, but your state may be different so check it out! Good luck!
DennRN 57 Posts Specializes in Med-Surg. Dec 15, 2011 Some people would subtly hint that CNAs aren't licensed,but that's not me hehe What I meant to say was welcome aboard, we'll be passing through some rough weather ahead but the temperature at our destination is a balmy 85 with sunny skies. Thank you for choosing to fly CNAirlines!
