CNA quick question

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Hello Friends! I haven't posted here in month d/t schedule, etc

But, if I don't get into a BSN program for the fall, I'm thinking of becoming a CNA and doing that while I finish a science degree. Question is,

Do I find a program and get certified on my own, or is that something a facility trains you for when you get hired? And what is the difference between a CA and CNA. My friend was a CA and basically said he just did whatever the nurses asked him to do.

Also, how long would training take? And don't worry, I'm a worker bee, I'll be a great help to Nurses..

THANKS!

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You can actually do both. a lot of Nursing homes and Rehab facilities will train you. But the thing is you gotta make sure that after you are trained there that you are eligible to take Your states CNA certification exam and are not confined to only working there. Another thing about that way is that most places make you sign a work contract and you would have to work there for a while.

I chose to find a program so that i could work anywhere i wanted and i knew that i would be able to take my states CNa exam.

A CNA of course is a Certified Nurses Assistant/Aide, I'm not sure what CA is

Training varies with the Norm being a month. My training program was 4 months but we only went 2 days a week.

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What part of Texas are you in? I'm in the greater Austin area. There is Austin Community College and Temple College that have programs. They are about 4-6 weeks of class and clinical. After that you are tested. I got my CNA through a nurse who had her own CNA training. I'm not sure of any nursing homes that do the training, but I'm sure it is a possibility. You can PM me for info if you like.

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it is better to get as much training as you can. and like the first one where you will get training she right you may have sign a contract where you probably in up working there for a while. but my best bet is get the training in a college or technical where you will get more training for all types of health care.

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Wonderful- Thanks so much!!

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Specializes in ICU, CCU, Trauma, neuro, Geriatrics.

good luck, sounds like you will do well in the health care profession.

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