Nursing Students CNA/MA
Published Jul 9, 2008
prestoconfuoco
6 Posts
Hello! I have enrolled in a CNA course that lasts from August 27th to October 7th. I am very excited, but I wonder, after I finish the course, how long will I have to wait to take the exam? And once I've taken the exam, how long does it generally take to recieve certification so I can get a job?
I was hoping to have a job by the end of the year, but I don't really have a clue how long the process takes. I'm in TN if that makes any difference.
Thank you!
Banjoeer
48 Posts
Hello! I have enrolled in a CNA course that lasts from August 27th to October 7th. I am very excited, but I wonder, after I finish the course, how long will I have to wait to take the exam? And once I've taken the exam, how long does it generally take to recieve certification so I can get a job?I was hoping to have a job by the end of the year, but I don't really have a clue how long the process takes. I'm in TN if that makes any difference.Thank you!
Congratulations on your enrollment. There are some states that allow you to work in a CNA position while you are waiting for certification. I don't know if TN is one of them.. You'll have to research that.
Oregon does let you work for 4 months while you are waiting for certification. Some facilities will hire you... provisionally... I know of a case in NC where that happened. You can always talk to the recruiters at some of the facilities where you'd like to work.
I think TN uses the Headmaster testing proxy and Headmaster has a clearly defined time-line for when testing happens. You can visit their website by clicking this Headmaster link.
Good luck!
Thanks for the link!
On the FAQ it says that I'll recieve test results in 5-7 business days... does that mean I'll be certified as soon as I get my results, or is it a separate wait for the actual certificate?