How to become a CNA in Washington state

Mamakidee · Mar 18, 2009

Hi,

I went to Medprep. It is quick, easy and not to expensive. Here is the website, it'll answer most of your questions! http://medprep.com/

Good Luck

Tonia

twinkletoes12 · Mar 19, 2009

Also, check out some local nursing homes. Some offer free classes. That's what I did. It took about 2 months and it was an 8 hour day 3 days a week. I didn't pay a penny except for the licensing exam (written test and skills demonstration). There was no work commitment either where I did it. Good luck!

ansspa · Mar 20, 2009

Bates technical college just started to offer CNA classes. the class is about $754.00, but when you factor in the books, uniforms, and supplies like stethoscopes, it will cost you about $1,000. Financial aid is not available since it is a continuing education course

~Evette~ · Mar 24, 2009

Twinkletoes12 can you tell me which nursing home you did this at? I didn't even know this was possible. Thanks!

typeR · Apr 6, 2009

I'm actually enrolled in my CNA training class at a place called Nursing Assistant Training Institute in Shoreline.

http://www.natraining.net/

There are new classes starting roughly every 4 weeks and costs $655 to get started. Check em out! The timing of the course is perfect because it ends on May 11th, then I do my clinicals and then I begin to do my pre-reqs at Shoreline in the summer for RN.

seattlerainsun · Apr 28, 2009

Hi TypeR,

How did you like this school? I'm starting this week and just wanted to hear what you thought. Did you start your clinical work right away? Where did you do those? Overall, did you like your experience there? I'm in the same boat - working on getting into school while doing the CNA route. Hoping that it won't be too tough to find work once I'm done.

Hope you're doing well!

typeR · Apr 28, 2009

I begin my clinicals next month, you do them after you complete the classroom experience. I really enjoyed the classroom experience. The teacher is great and she has such a positive vibe.

I think you'll enjoy the class, I know I did!

seattlerainsun · Apr 28, 2009

Do you mind if I ask where you're doing your clinical? Is there a bit of choice in where you can work? Really looking forward to the course -and really appreciate your reply! Thank you! :)

~Evette~ · Apr 28, 2009

Hi typeR,

I am considering going to the place you mention too. I was wondering if you can give me an idea of what it's like. Does it seem difficult or easy or in between? Just curious as to what to expect.

Thank you

typeR · Apr 29, 2009

It isn't really too difficult, you just read from a textbook, watch videos, perform in-class clinical, and also 40 hours of clinicals in a skilled nursing facility. It is important to follow along in the book, and study because you'll find that you may have 3 to 4 days in between classes, but then have a grouping of classes all in one week. Pay attention in class, and get to know some of the people there, you never know, you may make some good friends!

typeR · Apr 29, 2009

Do you mind if I ask where you're doing your clinical? Is there a bit of choice in where you can work? Really looking forward to the course -and really appreciate your reply! Thank you! :)

I probably shouldn't name the place of the clinical, but it's a local skilled nursing home. When you schedule your clinical, we had three options that would best fit our schedules. I chose the evening shift so that I would be able to also work with some of the people from the class, so that I felt a little more comfortable with familiar faces.