CNA classes?

new_mom26 · Jun 17, 2005

Have you tried calling any of the nursing homes in Lafayette In? I took my cna classes at a nursing home in crawfordsville In several years ago.. I didn't have to pay for my classes at all and they even paid for my exam too. I did work for them for a while though.. Also, I would try calling some of the local hospitals or even the local college. I know of a place in Indianapolis but, I'm not sure if it is expensive or not but, I could give you the number if you wanted... Just send me a private message and I will give you the info... Good luck :)

sunnyjohn · Jun 17, 2005

There is a place called MED ED Inc. in Michigan City and in Merrillville Indiana.

The program is three weeks (I think). They do advertise that is is free for some people.

http://www.usmeded.com

tonicareer · Jun 19, 2005

There is a place called MED ED Inc. in Michigan City and in Merrillville Indiana.
The program is three weeks (I think). They do advertise that is is free for some people.
http://www.usmeded.com

Try Ivy Tech Laffeyette - it costs about 600 bucks now - you will have to really nag at them for the info. CNA work pays lousy in Indiana - like minimum wage - and I have heard horror stories about how CNAs here are treated.

new_mom26 · Jun 21, 2005

CNA jobs pay between $8.75 to $13.00 depending on where you work and how much experince you have.. I have been a cna for 7 years now and I didn't make minimum wage.. The last time I worked as a cna was about 8 months ago and I made well over $11 an hour..

KacyLynnRN · Jun 25, 2005

If there is an Ivy Tech college near you, check into them. Most campuses offer a CNA course.

bndvillars · Sep 2, 2005

They are offered at Elston Adult Learning & IVY Tech may have a class

both are in Lafayette. Wesley Manor a Retirement Home in Frankfort also has classes.

Good Luck

binkybaby7 · May 4, 2006

I know a place in South Bend that offers the class. It's 700 bucks though. It's a 3 week course. 1 week in the classroom (Monday through Thursday 830-430) and 2 weeks out in clinicals. I'm currently trying to do the same. Depending on where you go you could make good money. I know of Bailey's Agency out of Bloomington where you make 15 during the week on dayshift and works up to 20 an hour on the weekends during 3rd shift. Agencies pay good money, but they can't guarantee any hours but I've heard there's good possible overtime in it, depending on the need. Plus you float to whatever hospital or nursing home needs the help. You can refuse a shift if you want and you can work whenever you want. You make your schedule. I know RN Specialties is the same and it's out of Indianapolis. I know the pay is about the same, but I don't know about the scheduling. I believe there is one in Terre Haute also, but I'm not sure the name of the agency or any other information. Hope this helps.

I'm making myself warn everyone (I don't think anyone is as dumb as i about it though). St. Augustine promises the class online in 6-8 weeks all at your own pace. It's not real.

jcaldwell20 · Jun 1, 2006

sounds like you are paid good! i have been a CNA for 16 years and only make $9.50/hr. over worked...underpaid...such is the life of a CNA!

Aongroup1990, CNA · May 29, 2012

try miller's merry manor. it's free completely and all around northwest indiana.

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · May 30, 2012

try miller's merry manor. it's free completely and all around northwest indiana.

I know the 3M ranch!!!! That place goes way back.

Whispera, MSN, RN · May 30, 2012

A few weeks ago St. Anthony Home in Crown Point was advertising CNA classes. If you took the classes and worked for them afterwards, your fee for the classes was nothing. I don't know if you got the freebie free up-front or got it reimbursed after you worked awhile....