lenght and cost of a CNA training

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Hello folks

So I've decided to do my CNA class before my nursing school. I was looking for classes here and there over a month. I found out that the cost can range from like 400- 2800$ , now there is a question: school "A" offers 2 months long training for 2800 $ , school "B" offers one month long training for 1400 $ and I am wondering why there is such big difference. Does it mean that if I pay more and spend more time at school 'A" i'll learn more ??? The lady from school "A" told me that this tuition covers malpractice , scrubs and there is no hidden fees. I am a bit confused.

All the best Nowitzki

No kidding?!?! Utah'n here and the course I took cost me a whole whopping $350 (but $70 out for the test bringing roughly $420) and the course itself was 1 week long with 10 hour classes each day. It was a crapload of class to swallow no doubt but a week after the class was over I was certified :) we've even had wanderers from our class hail in from California as well! Stayed in a hotel until everything completed :) might be worth looking in to!

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Specializes in NP student.

yes I have , it was overall a very positive experience, we had clinicals in convalescent hospital and I really liked the place. Class was small , 16/17 ppl , we got books , stethoscope , cuffs , uniforms ; we had 2-3 tests weekly after the program was over we took a board exam written and prcatical. We had 2 teachers (RN for theory and LVN for clinical) What else do you want to know?

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yes I have , it was overall a very positive experience, we had clinicals in convalescent hospital and I really liked the place. Class was small , 16/17 ppl , we got books , stethoscope , cuffs , uniforms ; we had 2-3 tests weekly after the program was over we took a board exam written and prcatical. We had 2 teachers (RN for theory and LVN for clinical) What else do you want to know?

twinkle, how many weeks did it take you??? did you had the weekend only class or the full time one month class??? how soon did you guys took the boards after finishing the program?!

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did u had a hard time looking for job after u got done with the course?

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Specializes in NP student.

It took me about 1,5- 2 months (?) with everything boards & training, but I had to wait more than 2 months for my certification to come by mail. I have never worked as a CNA bc I got into nursing program .

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It took me about 1,5- 2 months (?) with everything boards & training, but I had to wait more than 2 months for my certification to come by mail. I have never worked as a CNA bc I got into nursing program .

thank you twinkle thats all i need to know for now.

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Specializes in OB.

Whoa! $2800 for a CNA class? That's a LOT of $. Back in 2009 when I started as a CNA I payed maybe $700 for 6 weeks of training, and book. They have us a CPR training also. Separately I payed for scrubs, a stethoscope, and the state exam was $127 I think. I'm in Florida by the way.

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Specializes in NP student.

I paid 1400$ with everything

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