Told I need CNA or EMT Certifications

[aismail3]

Hello all,

I am a senior nursing student. After months of searching for a tech position, I finally scheduled a phone interview for next Friday. However, I was told that I would need to obtain my CNA or EMT certification beforehand. Aren't these both lengthy certifications?! Which one would be faster to obtain? I live in St. Louis, MO.

Thanks!

[ashleyisawesome, BSN, RN]

if you have completed at least one semester of clinical (at least in my state), you can challenge the CNA exam without taking the class. it is a written exam, with a skills test and takes one day. i almost did it, but for some reason it was really hard to get in touch with the right people to get the paperwork i needed.. try asking your nursing instructors if they know how to go about it.

[Bruce_Wayne, ASN, RN]

This cannot be answered here, because the answer depends on where you live. I've seen CNA classes that take as little as 2 weeks, and as a senior nursing student you'd probably do very well in them.

[chevyv, BSN, RN]

I too, believe you can challenge the CNA exam. Check out your states site and go from there. Good luck!