questions about CNA program from a foreign trained RN

AnonymousNurse45 · Mar 9, 2010

Fabienne, I am not an expert, but I have worked along side with Foreign trained nurses who work as CNAs. The thing is that you MUST have a state issued CNA license to fill CNA positions. You would have to contact the Health dept of the state you are planning to live/work in and see if your training in Switzerland can be substituted for that state's CNA program and see if they will let you take state CNA exams. As I said, In our state (WA) Health dept handles health care licensing.

It might be easier just to pay $1000 and take the course. In our state this is how much it costs and it can take anywhere from 4 to 8 weeks.

fabienne · Mar 9, 2010

thank you very much for your response...I was actually thinking the same thing.it's probably worth spending the 1000 Dollars on the course as it might also make it easier to find a job...

elkpark · Mar 9, 2010

I would strongly encourage you to "shop around" for a CNA program -- I'm sure you can find one for less than $1,000. Some employers provide the training to their employees at no cost, and, in my area, even the programs you pay for are a heck of a lot less than $1k.