Title for completing the STNA course.

[CMA/CPT]

This may sound stupid:

What is the title of a student that has completed the STNA course and the clinical time required but has not yet taken the State Exam?

I've called my college on this and they didn't know so I left a message with another person but no one has gotten back with me, and my instructor wouldn't give us her phone number so there's no way to talk with her but through the college and sometimes she doesn't get back with her students for weeks.

Are we Nursing Aides, Nursing Assistants, what? And if we choose not to take the State Exam, do we have NO title after 4 months?

I need some insight on this because I need to update my resume and continue to look for employment.

HELP!

[Redhead28]

Nursing Assistant. If you do not take the exam you are not State Tested or certified Nursing Assistant. Take and pass the exam you are a STNA, Certified Nursing Assistant.

[CMA/CPT]

Ok, so right now I'm a Nursing Assistant (NA). Will this continue, keeping up with my CEUs? Or after a period of time will I have no title and have to take the STNA course again? Basically stating that if I don't take the State Exam and become an STNA my college is down the drain? Can I continue to work as an NA?

[guest2210]

i would think nursing assistant. call or email your bon for your state. they should be able to answer your question with more certainty.

[nurse12b]

The test is not that hard, So take it. Alot of places won't hire you until you take the exam, some will but it will be at a much lower pay. But to answer your question you are a NA.

[Laurab14]

Officially you are considered a test-ready nursing assistant. The 4 month rule only applies if you are working in a Nursing home. Otherwise, it is good for two years. This should have all been explained to you in your class.

[CMA/CPT]

Thank you for your replies.