Nurse grad with a CNA question...please help!!!

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I graduated and received my BSN two years ago in the Philippines. I'm currently unemployed and reviewing for the NCLEX. I'm looking into working as a CNA for the meantime to start my nursing career. My question is can I challenge the California CNA board exam without going through the CNA training program? Any advise would be greatly appreciated. Thanks ;)

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Specializes in SCI, Ortho, Med/Surg, Tele, Hemodialysis.

hello we have the same situation,,and it takes forever to approve my nclex application..i think you need to send another cna application again,they dont require training only exam and demo..are you from California?

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Specializes in SCI, Ortho, Med/Surg, Tele, Hemodialysis.

since you are a nsg graduate no need to have training....

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Miss mj - i actually called the board and since its already been 2 years since I graduated nursing and haven't had any medical field practice, I need to take the CNA training program. They would've approved me to take the CNA exam if it was within 2 years from my graduation date or if I've had sufficient medical practice since i graduated. YES I'm from California =)

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Specializes in SCI, Ortho, Med/Surg, Tele, Hemodialysis.
Miss mj - i actually called the board and since its already been 2 years since I graduated nursing and haven't had any medical field practice, I need to take the CNA training program. They would've approved me to take the CNA exam if it was within 2 years from my graduation date or if I've had sufficient medical practice since i graduated. YES I'm from California =)

if yo dont mind you can reach me at this [email protected]

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Specializes in SCI, Ortho, Med/Surg, Tele, Hemodialysis.
if yo dont mind you can reach me at this [email protected]

yes i guess they are right so you have to take training etc..?i am planning to apply for cna to but i dont know where to start. hayss..just leave me message at my ym if you dont mind..you speak tagalog?hehe

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