Question about CNA license number

caliotter3 · Nov 29, 2009

I, too, use my middle name and find it difficult to get entities to include it, like on credit cards and such. You just have to insist. As for your CNA number, it should be ok to write, "awaiting issue of number" until you get one. I would continue to call and look on the website if it were me, just out of being anxious about it. Congratulations on attaining your CNA.

yellowplaidknickers · Nov 29, 2009

I don't know how it is there, but here (IL) they don't give a number, it just goes by your social security number, whether or not you are listed in the registry.

work&play · Nov 29, 2009

Welcome to my world! In California it takes 16 weeks to get an official certificate and maybe a number.

I've been so anxious about that I regret taking the expensive CNA training. Well, I've lost many opportunities to land a good CNA job just because I don't have that number.

I called the regestry and once I enter my SS# it says that "an application has not been received" and I "can not be employed as a CNA." This whole process is so frustrating.

When I passed the state exam, the Red Cross kept my application. Well, about a week ago I called them and they said they haven't sent the app. and my exam scores to the registry.

SO FRUSTRATING!!!!!

KimberlyRN89, BSN, RN · Nov 29, 2009

I feel for all of you!! In Maryland, we have to submit fingerprints & undergo both a state and federal background check before we are issued a license number. In the meantime we do receive a 90-Day Temporary license number, which is sort of helpful, but not too helpful because employers don't want to hire you until your permanent # comes in

senmarley · Dec 1, 2009

keep calling them. I passed the cna classes here in california in feb 2009 and got my license in Oct which took like 8months because the school did not send my finger print to the department of justice. I kept calling them every week and finally a lady did a follow up and told me the dept did not get any finger print from my school and I had to do a new finger print and it took me like 7-10 days later and I got my lincense

tavia_yeung · Dec 1, 2009

Thank you all for your replies and advices, I'll call in today to ask about my license # cos I need it to put it on my Job Application!!!

work&play · Dec 2, 2009

I hope we get that number soon! I need a CNA schedule where I can work weekends, or nights. The only way is having that number.

It's just so disappointing how long it takes to get it!

tavia_yeung · Dec 5, 2009

woooohoooo!!! i received my cna certification # today. it wouldn't expire until 2012 - on my bd. so it's like almost 3 yrs.:yeah:i though the cna certification is in the form of certificate but it's a card size. i really hope that i can find a job soon...can't wait until that day come. anyway, work&play wish you receive your cert. # soon!!!

~ ~ ~ i am sooo :nuke: & proud to be a :nurse: ~ ~~

work&play · Dec 6, 2009

woooohoooo!!! i received my cna certification # today. it wouldn't expire until 2012 - on my bd. so it's like almost 3 yrs.:yeah:i though the cna certification is in the form of certificate but it's a card size. i really hope that i can find a job soon...can't wait until that day come. anyway, work&play wish you receive your cert. # soon!!!
~ ~ ~ i am sooo :nuke: & proud to be a ~ ~~

how long did it take them to send yours?

tavia_yeung · Dec 7, 2009

How long did it take them to send yours?

I passed my State Exam since Sept 25 and received my cert # on Dec 4 so it took around 12 wks!!!

work&play · Dec 7, 2009

12 weeks is better than 16. I hope I get it soon. Congrats anyway!