I still keep it

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Specializes in Telemetry, Med-Surg, ED, Psych.

I am an RN now but i used to be a CNA for many years. I still keep my CNA license active every two years. Why? Its whats grounded me and kept me from becoming complacent and irresponsible.

My years of bedside CNA experience have shaped me more than my formal nursing education combined. The bedside CNA is my LIFELINE now that i am an RN and I am proud to honor and maintain my past.

I wear it as a badge of honor

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Sadly, I let my CNA lapse, but was one for a good 15 years and then I became a PCT.

It has been extremely valuable to me and what good basic care is all about.

I am passionate about CNAs, their education and what they bring to the table.

It made me a responsible adult because I had lives in my hands.

I wish I could kudos your post 10 more times!

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Specializes in LTC.

I think the best nurses were CNAs first. That's a great foundation to build on.

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Specializes in Hospice / Psych / RNAC.

Are CNAs licensed now? It was my understanding that it is a certificate ... please correct me.

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Are CNAs licensed now? It was my understanding that it is a certificate ... please correct me.

You are correct.

This drives me craaaaaaaaaaazy when aides say they have a license!

I think this needs to be mentioned in CNA class:

"You will be performing the most basic of nursing care... but you will not be a nurse... because you will not have a license, but a certificate!"

Then go on to discuss the difference.

*sigh*

:o

You just hit on one of my peeves! lol

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.
Are CNAs licensed now? It was my understanding that it is a certificate ... please correct me.

It's not even a certificate. It's a "registry." Basically this came about in an attempt prevent nursing home abuse.

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I think a lot of it comes from employers. In my area under required liscense they put must be registered as a NA-I. I never know when I am filling out applications if I should put that I have a liscense for the position since it does say that it is required. I have since found out that it kicks the application out if you don't mark that you have the liscense. Ugh, online applications!

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