How Does a CNA Become an LPN?

I am a CCMA ( Certified Clinical Assistant ) and I live in Washington, DC. I need to turn in my certification into DC, MD, & VA. I'have my Annual Continuing Education Program, which is requied 5 Annual Credits. Any help would be highly appreciated.

Please, kindly send me the main body or board that handle my matter. I gratuted from Career Institute of Health and Technology NY and I have my Certification from National Healthcareer Association, 7 Ridgedale Avenue, Suite 203, Cedar Knolls, NJ, 07927. You could send any as regards to my request to my E- mail: timolabiyi@yahoo.com. I am also CNA holder.

"To answer some of the questions below...In order to become a nurse, you must first find the college that is right for you & do extensive research & meet the requirements set by their admissions process. The next step is to apply. There are many bridge programs offered for all ranks of nursing but generally, you must start from the bottom just as someone with no prior clinical experience with the exception of licensed nurses who may only be given "credit" in certain fields & may be exempt from certain courses in a bridge program or continuing education programs. The only advantage is usually a CNA has general nursing knowledge & most colleges take that in consideration. However, my college requires that prospective nursing students complete a nurse aid course as well as obtain certification before acceptance to the program. Some facilities do not require certification of nurse aids in order to work for them, but you must show some sort of proof of successful completion of a nurse aid course & with the high demands of healthcare, it is now a requirement for "most" to obtain certification. No, you can NOT take an LPN course online. Some colleges offer general studies or general education courses needed in the program online but you can't do clinicals online, if anyone out there has, please let me know, I have yet to see a nurse administer medication or treatments "online"...LOL. You cannot just go right into nursing, I have done the research & am a current nursing student myself, ask any nurse they'll tell you. MOST technical/vocatiional programs are independant, meaning all the required education & training is included in the program. BUT, some colleges require you to take general education courses before being accepted to the program. I was a CNA for 5yrs & started off going to college to become an RN, but other than caring for family members & the stuff I saw on Grey's Anatomy or ER, I had no clue as to all the preparation, planning, & dedicated time needed in order to become a nurse. You can't just jump right into ANY nursing program. Requirements are different for every college but it is mandatory by the NLN(National League for Nursing) to take pre entrance exams in any nursing program. These pre exams vary from college to college & they usually consist of basic math/prealgebra, reading comprehension, socialization skills, & tolerance to stress. These exams along with some other requirements are what colleges use in carefully seIecting their nursing students. In conjunction it's also mandatory by the NLN to complete a background check sometime throughout the course of a nursing program. These advertisements most people see for "online" nursing programs are usually post graduate degrees or continuing education programs for current licensed professionals. For instance, there is no possible way to obtain ANY nursing degree online without prior clinical experience. A nurse must meet designated clinical experiment (hands on) training & successfully complete an accredited nursing program before even being eligible to sit & write to the national state board for testing referred to as either the NCLEX-PN for LPNS or the NCLEX-RN for RNS. I have learned over the yrs that there are many misconceptions about becoming a nurse or working in the field, it is a very rewarding career as well as a lifetime commitment. People are entrusting their lives with you as well their loved ones. KNOW WHAT YOU'RE GETTING YOURSELF INTO BEFORE EVEN THINKING ABOUT ATTEMPTING TO APPLY TO A PROGRAM & PROPER PLANNING SKILLS ARE ESSENTIAL IN ORDER TO SUCCEED. I hope this information has helped answer some the questions listed below, goodluck in your career decision! "

I am currently about to take a fast track CNA course, fast track Med Aid class, and three more fast track courses for CNA II, Phlebotomy, and Pharmacy Tech. When I pass all of these courses and state boards, shouldn't I be equivalent to a LPN? Is it possible that I can take the NC State Exam and pass? I understand and respect that LPN do much more, however I think all of that certification should amount to being a LPN.

I agree. I waorked as a CNA for a long time and in my opinion,ALL nurses are overworked and UNDERPAID!!!! And they wonder why theres a Nursing shortage. But as a CNA....definitely underpaid!!! As far as as getting the CNA renewed...being a CNA and former Texan myself, you can go to a nursing home and tell them you want to retest. They will tell you where you can take the test. Don't let them tell you that you HAVE to Take the class AGIAN...you DON'T!!! Better yet call the Nurse Aide Registry in Austin...they will verify what I just advised you, as well a maybe even having some lists of when and where you can retest!! Good luck...being a CNA opens lots of doors...Medication Aide in Texas only takes 4-6 weeks, Activity Director or assistant activity director, and of course it is an open door for HOME HEALTH and the road to LVN school is alot easier.

cdnurse comments:
Where in the world do you live that LPNs make 40,000.00 ayear? And CNAs make 27,000.00????
beebeenurse comments:
* Thats what they make here too? (even more $ with overtime). Times have changed my friend!
LPN $47,000 yr http://www.indeed.com/salary?q1=LPN&l1=MA&tm=1
CNA $32,000 yr http://www.indeed.com/salary?q1=cna&l1=MA&tm=1

I am a CNA and i work in a nursing home. I work twelve hour shifts and I only make 9.25/hr at nights. So to me, for what a CNA does, I don't get paid good!!!

I am currently in school right now doing my pre-req's for nursing (RN) and I am a CNA. I recently decided to go back to school for my LPN because in CT there is such a long waiting list for the program that I need to start making some money right away. I will go back to finish the little I have left to do after I start making a little more money.

Where can i get online classes to get stated.