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When you go to the livescan you have to bring 3 copies of this form: BCII 8016 SAMPLE or see step 4 in my instructions. This will have the number on it.

How horrible!!!!! That sounds so frustrating Good luck with the CNA process/ finding a nursing job! Just FYI I have NEVER been able to use my CNA license since all the job postings require that you have 1 year experience as a CNA...come on people I have experience as a NURSE!!!! that should count waaaaaay more!!! Good luck to you!

I don't know of any resources online but when I registered for the test the state sent me pamphlets that had the list of skills that you will have to perform in front of the nurse "judge." I would recommend reviewing your intro to nursing skills (like positioning patients with pillows, turning them, brushing unconscious peoples teeth, stuff that CNAs do). I almost failed the skills part because I didn't know how to read a scale where you slide the weights on hahaha we just use digital ones in the hospital so I was like uhhhhhh but the nurse kind of helped me along. You have to perform 3 skills selected at random and do them correctly to pass. I would not even bother studying for the written test. If you passed into to nursing, have a high school...sctratch that 5th grade reading level you will pass the written test. Honestly it was ridiculously easy and all multiple choice. Hope that helps!

you need to send them in yourself with the application. So you will have your school(s) send them to you directly.

Sorry about that! I just took my test last week and that happened to a few people too! Just call the agency that you scheduled the test with originally (Red Cross of LA or Pearson in California) and they will re-schedule you. Unfortunately it costs another $25.00. Make sure if you get a voice mail that you keep calling them because when I needed to get a hold of them they didn't return my calls always so just keep bugging them! Good luck!!!

The content/ pathophysiology is really interesting if you are into that kind of thing (I think it is great!) Also, leaning about drugs and how they actually work in the body is really rewarding. There are a lot of "whoa I never knew it worked like that!" moments. Of course your patients that are really appreciative for your care are the best part though! It will be fun just have a good attitude and don't get bogged down in the drama :) Good luck!

This is to help nursing student out who would like to challenge the CNA exam and become CNAs while in nursing school. The CA Dept. of Public Health does not make it very clear how to do this so i though I would make it a little easier on people. With the job market being so scary for new nurses I have decided to work as a CNA to better my chances of being hired when I get out of school. The only graduates from my ASN nursing program last year who got jobs were those who had worked as CNAs and those who took jobs at prisons. Since the latter does not appeal to me I figured I would give myself a little extra boost with the CNA experience. Here is how you go about it: 1. you have to have finished your first semester of nursing school to be eligible 2. go to the Dept. of Public Health website (publications and forms tab then certified nurse assistant/home health aide/hemodyalisi tech forms)...or just go to the website below http://www.cdph.ca.gov/pubsforms/forms/Pages/CNA_HHA_HemoTechForms.aspx 3. print/ fill out out application form HS 283 B 4. print BCII 8016 SAMPLE this will show you have to fill out the Live Scan form so you can get finger printed 5. print out 3 copies of form BCII 8016 fill out the form as it is in the sample form. this is you request for a Live Scan (finger printing system in CA). It is important you print out 3 copies!!!! and fill them out properly 6. request a copy of official transcripts from your nursing school. Yes they have to be official and sealed. 7. Go get you Live Scan. You can do this at official Live Scan sites such as police office or even some UPS stores. It cost me $44 for my live scan. Make sure you bring your paperwork. 8. Send your completed application, ONE of the completed Live Scan forms, and your official transcripts to the address below (it is also on the application form) California Department of Public Health Licensing and Certification Program (L&C) Aide and Technician Certification Section (ATCS)1615 Capitol Avenue, MS 3301 P.O. Box 997416 Sacramento, CA 95899-7416 9. The Dept. of Public Health then assesses if you are eligible to challenge the CNA exam (which you should be if you did everything above) and will send you info on taking the test. It costs $90 to take the test I believe. Hope that helps anyone who is looking for this info!!!! Just FYI this is the current info for 2009-2010 so dont hold me to this if it gets changed in the future