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CNA Certification

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?

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

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

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    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.

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    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

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    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.

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    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

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    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

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    Plus most of us are unionized

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

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    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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