LVN working as CNA during school

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So I read somewhere that after my first semester of nursing I can shortcut and take the test to work as a cna while in school without taking several classes to become a CNA ....Was wondering if anyone has heard of it or done that while in school to become and LVN?

I absolutely must work while in school . And I know becoming a CNA before graduating would help me get hired .

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

If you are in California, you are eligible to take the state test to become certified as a CNA once you complete the first quarter or semester of a VN program (a.k.a. nursing fundamentals).

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Thank you I was worried it only applied to RN's .

Do you know the process by any chance?

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Thank you I was worried it only applied to RN's .

Do you know the process by any chance?

I don't remember the process. It's been 11 years since I last attended an LVN program, and you sometimes forget stuff from the distant past.

I'm sure one of your instructors at the school knows the process on getting certified as a CNA.

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Okay. Thank for the help though.. I haven't enrolled yet will be enrolling soon. Just exploring my options because I went to school for MA and I'm having the hardest time getting hired . So if I'm going to spend more money on becoming an LVN I want to make sure I get hired seems CNA experience has helped many

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