LPN Help!

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Do you have to become a CNA before you can become a nurse? I live in Lansdale PA and am VERY interested in becoming an LPN but don't really know where to start. How do I become a CNA? How do I get certified in CPR? I have so many questions and have been searching online, but all the programs out there seem to entail RN to BSN programs with not much about starting as an LPN. Can someone point me in the right direction?

Thank you!:nurse:

Lori

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:) LoriRose, have you tried to call Nursing Home Facility, sometimes they offer Nurses Aide class for no cost.Sometimes they make you stay for couple months to the facility for training until you get tested,try that. sarpa:)

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No, you do not have to be a CNA before becoming an LPN.

List of PA State Board of Nursing approved programs:

http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/lib/bpoa/20/nurs_board/pn_program_list_for_web_site_-_revised_july_2003.pdf

There is a program in Bethlehelm, three in Philadelphia, one in Newtown PA.

How to become a Certified Nursing Assistant in PA

CPR training can be obtained by contacting:

Red Cross:

Health & Safety Courses

(800) 42 CROSS

[email protected]

American Heart Association:

Locate local classes by zip code

http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3011764

or Contact local hospitals

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Thank you so much for the valuble info! I will definitely check these out!

Thank you thank you!

Lori:roll

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I live in your neck of the woods. No you don't need to be a CNA first. However, when I was in nursing school I was a CNA. It paid good money, I worked relief so I could pick my hours around school. It also heped me a lot with school and becoming familiar where I was going to work when I graduated. MANY school around here, good luck to you!!!!!

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hello,

you should look into acts retirement community and ask for sherry sikora. there are programs that are free of charge if you qualify and they will help you get your cna and lpn. contact for more info if interested.

nursemashy:nurse:

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