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Here is the official website for Indiana Board of Nursing: PLA: Indiana State Board of Nursing
At the very bottom of the page is a link for "search and verify license". Try that and see if it gives you your license number.
Many employers verify license, certification, etc online. But I've never worked anywhere where I did NOT have to show license physically. Then the employer will copy the original. Also, the copy has the word 'copy' in the background on any copies of the original license.
I second missmollie's idea to go straight to the horses' mouth/state BON. Just be prepared to be patient with waiting for a response from BON. If you do get a new job, just let employer know you are waiting for BON response. This is where the online verification would be good.
good luck!!! :-)
Employers verify the certificate, usually over the internet, but in the past, by phone or fax, in addition to checking your physical certificate (for identifying info). You should print out the information you found and take it with you when applying for jobs. Explain that you are waiting on a replacement certificate. Contact the Board and pay the fee for a replacement certificate. Then, safeguard your certificate!
Halienichole26
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Hey guys! I'm looking to get a new CNA job, but I have a problem. I lost my CNA certificate that says I'm officially a CNA. I don't know my license number or anything, so that doesn't help me. I was wondering if there was a way to get a new certificate? I live in Indiana (I know it varies by state) and I've tried to look up what to do, but websites tell me differently. Thank you in advance for your guys help!