Need help with CNA question/working out of state

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Hi,

I am brand new here and totally confused on something- I hope someone can help me!! I live in Connecticut, and will be attending a CNA course here in a couple of weeks.

I live on the Rhode Island/Massachusetts/Connecticut line and I'm trying to figure out if I am certified in the state of CT., can I work in Mass or RI or do I have to be licensed in all states? I know if I move out of state I would have to transfer my license but I will be residing in Connecticut but possibly will be working in either Massachusetts or Rhode Island.

Thanks in advance for any help :wink2:

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you and i must be neighbors

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It all depends really on your employer. Some places even in bordering states dont require you to be certified in the state some do. I live on the border of another state as well and 20 minutes north of another state. I just never applied to those states since I live in the biggest metro city out of the other cities in the other states. Try calling your state board cert. and see what info they can offer you. Or ask your former instructor how would you go about that. Wish you luck!

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I know here in north carolina. Well at one time i lived close to the border of Virgina. And there was a guy who was a lpn that worked in north carolina and was licensced in virgina. I don't know if it is different with cna's though. Let us know if you find out anything though please.

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Thanks for all the responses! I will check with my instructor and get back to you- :)

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