When or how do you apply for CNA jobs???

mammaoftwo · Mar 16, 2007

In Kentucky you can apply for jobs right after taking the State exam. You get started at a lower rate of pay, then once you have the letter stating you have passed the State exam, your pay rate goes up.

Best wishes.

Amethyst Veralyn · Mar 21, 2007

I know that the answer to this question may vary, maybe based on which state you live in, & I'm sure my teacher would be able to answer these questions for me, before or when I start my classes but I thought I'd post here. After we take the test, I read that here where I'm at, it takes, like, 2 weeks to get on the CNA Registry. Will I have to wait to apply for jobs or will I be able to apply for jobs while I'm in class, even??? Anybody, know???
TIA!!!
-Becky

Only in rare cases do CNA students ever work before they pass the

state exam. Most times you should have your certificate in hand

when you apply at a place.

aerorunner80, ADN, BSN, MSN, APRN · Mar 21, 2007

I'm in clinicals right now and have two job offers waiting for me. I started applying last week. I say go for it as soon as you can. The two places that hired me will be hiring me on as an NA until I take my state test, then I will be a CNA with more pay.

silleangyl · Mar 22, 2007

I'd like to ask everyone's opinion on a slight variation of this topic.

I'll be taking a nurse aide course this summer and then shortly thereafter moving to another state. I've discovered that it will take 4-6 weeks for the new state to issue me a license. Do you think it would be ok to start applying for jobs before I have a liciense for the new state?