How can I become a CNA

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I am currently in Pre-Nursing and will hopefully be eligable for the nursing program in the Fall. I am trying to get my CNA license in order to boost me chances of getting accepted into the nursing program. I am having a hard time finding programs for CNA Training in the Tampa Bay area.

Please Help!!!

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Specializes in Cardiac, GYN, Med-Surg Tele.

Hi:

I did a quick google search and found this website.

CNA Exam Prep

I am a cna in gainesville and took a similar class. Honestly don't waste your money on a training class, I learned everything I needed to know on the job. Just take a quick prep and take your exam and you will be A ok.

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Does this exam prep qaulify for one to take the CNA exam?

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Specializes in Cardiac, GYN, Med-Surg Tele.

Yes it does.

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I took an 8 week 4 evenings/week course with the red cross to obtain my certification.

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Where do you find info on a cna prep class. I keep coming up the cna training classes.

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Specializes in Cardiac, GYN, Med-Surg Tele.
Where do you find info on a cna prep class. I keep coming up the cna training classes.

Where are you located and I will try looking up something and get back to you?

Grace

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Thanks for replying. I live in gainesville as well.

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Gatormommy - look up Express Training in Gainesville. They have a quick program, but to get points at Santa Fe it has to be a 120 hour program (aka, only one from a community college).

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kfarmer - Did you ever find a CNA training program in your area? I am also looking for something in the Tampa Bay area. Thanks.

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@kfarmer - Have you given any thought to getting your certification online? I was somewhat in the same boat as you a few years ago and was having trouble finding a course that would work around my schedule at the time, which was pretty hectic. Eventually, I decided to just do it online and it was pretty easy, there are a lot of online schools offering these courses now days.

I think there was a good list on the how to become a cna page on pnhnetwork, and most states will also give you a list of accredited schools in the area, as well as online, check with your local health board.

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