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I need some opinions please. I am currently an RMA, have been since 1993. As a pre-requisite of the ADN program, I will be taking a CNA course this summer. When I finish my first year of the ADN program I can sit for the LPN boards. This is my question.... Should I spend the 100 dollars to get the CNA certification? I don't see myself using it as I am already working Urgent Care with my RMA, and hopefully I'll be able to sit for the LPN boards in the next year or two, depending on the waiting list. The school doesn't require me to be certified, just finish the course with a C or better. Should I spend the money? What do you think? Thanks for your opinions! :)
I agree, and i dont know that if you are in the ADN program that i would waste the money on the LPN exam either (approx 150 bucks depending on state). Unless there is a reason you might not be able to finish the ADN program. You usually have to work for a period fulltime before a facility will let you drop back to part-time because of orientation (if you sit for LPN boards). So as i see it that would cut into your school time. Working as a tech would be more beneficial to you as far as seeing procedures and you would still be able to keep the schedule you know works with your school.
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I need some opinions please. I am currently an RMA, have been since 1993. As a pre-requisite of the ADN program, I will be taking a CNA course this summer. When I finish my first year of the ADN program I can sit for the LPN boards. This is my question.... Should I spend the 100 dollars to get the CNA certification? I don't see myself using it as I am already working Urgent Care with my RMA, and hopefully I'll be able to sit for the LPN boards in the next year or two, depending on the waiting list. The school doesn't require me to be certified, just finish the course with a C or better. Should I spend the money? What do you think? Thanks for your opinions! :)