online CNA course

Dorito, ASN, RN · Feb 4, 2005

Hello!
I have a quick question somebody out there may know about...has anyone ever heard of http://www.nursingassistant.us? It is apparently through St. Augustine online. Just curious if anyone had any experience with it. Thank you!

I've never heard of it but I think I would be leary. I think in order to be a good CNA you need "hands on" experience.

ayndim · Feb 4, 2005

And don't forget to check with the BON in your state. I believe in mine you have to have so many clinical hours to sit the state exam.

Jo Dirt · Feb 4, 2005

My gut feeling regarding online courses if you have never had any nursing experience is that you won't be doing yourself any favors, even though I am certain the school will make their program sound like the answer to your prayers.

You can't beat hands on and interpersonal interaction.

Fiona59 · Feb 5, 2005

How do you learn body mechanics, transfers, positioning off the internet? You need a body and a mechanical lift last time I checked, not everybody has one of those around the house???:chuckle

MsLpn02 · Feb 5, 2005

why spend thousands of dollars for a CNA course when you can go to a nursing home and get certified there? It made plenty of sense to me when my friend discouraged me from going to school to become a CNA. I went to the nursing home and enrolled in that program and received my certification 4 months later. Plus you can make money while you are learning your skills

bsw70 · Jan 26, 2006

I`m really want to became a CNA but with my job and my kids its hard to be able to go to classes.Does anyone know if there is online classes you can take.

lovingtheunloved, ASN, RN · Jan 27, 2006

I remember my CNA course, which I took at a nursing home. It was all very nice. However, what I learned on the floor was the knowledge I needed. If I had taken a course online, I'd have quit my job in 20 minutes. And at least in AZ, you have to have a certain number of hours of clinical time before you can take the test. I think it's 180. Maybe.

WannaBRN4 · Jan 27, 2006

I checked this out sometime ago and it is not accredited.

JaneCNA · Nov 22, 2007

[color=#330000]:welcome:i took the online class last year and it was very comprehensive i learned a lot and it helped me pass the cna test. i had the state hours but i need to pass the test and i thought it was great study aid class to help pass the cna test and would recommend it to anyone taking a cna test. this was very helpful they explained nursing assistant information very good and it was a fun class. some of the stuff i already know from work but it was very good to have it explained to me online. i recommend the online class:balloons:

wellington · Oct 19, 2008

with who or which site did you took it with?

wellington · Oct 19, 2008

[color=#330000]:welcome:i took the online class last year and it was very comprehensive i learned a lot and it helped me pass the cna test. i had the state hours but i need to pass the test and i thought it was great study aid class to help pass the cna test and would recommend it to anyone taking a cna test. this was very helpful they explained nursing assistant information very good and it was a fun class. some of the stuff i already know from work but it was very good to have it explained to me online. i recommend the online class:balloons:

jane, which site ulr ddid you use? please let me kow. also how much did they charge you?