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how do i get my CNA cert while in a LVN program

im currently in school for lvn i graduate in 3months. i want to work while im in school, i dont have my cna certificate so im wondering how do i do this?

do i still have to take the cna course even though i have clinical hours behind me and know about the responsibities of pt care. is there any way to pay to get my cert in cna or to take the cna test w/out taking the cna course ?

thank you

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Ask your school. We could get our CNA just by registering and paying the fee after our first semester.

I'm in the same position. I graduate in two weeks but we won't even take the HESI until Jan 7 so I probably won't take the NCLEX until April. I need to work now! You are in CA like me so you'll need to take the CNA written and skills test. I have an appointment in Jan but I'm hoping I'll get hired before then. Anyway, you have to do a fingerprint and then send off the application to the state. I'll email you the application because I always have a hard time finding the website.

I was going to say why bother if it's only 3 months til graduation, but if you have to wait 5 months to take the NCLEX, geeze! Why does CA make you wait so long. I feel fortunate that TX allows us to work as GVNs first. I took the NCLEX less than a month after graduation and got results in about 24 hours. I've heard the horror stories from CA regarding that... I would tell you to contact whatever governing board in CA or possibly your school may know. Good Luck.

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