LVN as a CNA?

student forever · Oct 24, 2011

In FL you can challenge. Several other states do not allow challenging. Check the forums under your state for this info.

linamtob1 · Nov 20, 2011

Good morning, I would ask if you can recommend some sites where you can apply for a CNA job, I got my license two months ago but before he had worked in the care of older people with health problems.

I am in Florida.

Thank you very much for your information and help.

I applied for several jobs but have not received any response from these companies so I'm worried and not others to develop strategies to successfully find a job soon appreciate your help.

parumph · Nov 20, 2011

Several hospitals (at least in KS) would make you a PCA/Nurse Tech on the basis that you have taken and passed your first semester of nursing school. No cert needed. Maybe need a sheet of paper from your instructor saying you have taken the semester and a list of the basic skills you learned. Or if you got a LVN cert from the school, show them that, and if you have a copy of your 1st semester curriculum, that may be enough.

Best thing I would say is talk to who you want to apply to. See what they tell you.

vintagemother, BSN, CNA, LVN, RN · Nov 20, 2011

I do believe there is a challenge option posted somewhere on AN. It may be California specific, though. If you cannot find a challenge option, you may want to consider taking a super short CNA class. I found one that is only 20 days long. I'll have my CNA certi 23 days from the start date. HTH! Cali requires more hours than most states, so you may be able to find a shorter class in your state.