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$1300 for CNA
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Posted over 5 years ago Would you consider $1300 high for a CNA program? Books, CPR, first aid, stethoscope, pressure cup and 2 pairs of scrubs are included. It's a 5 weekend course. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago Yes. I have recently contacted a local communtiy college for a client's mom andI found a CNA program for $150.00. it is a 12 to 14 week course, 2 1/2 hours a class, 2 days a week. It does in clude CPR/Fist Aid. Check your local nursing homes. Some of then have accredited on the job training that you don't pay for and will actually get paid while you learn. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago I will be attending my community college for CNA. It's $585 to sign up ( uniforms not included) and then another $100 to take the test. I know alot of nursing homes will pay you back the money you put out for the class. Of course that means a contract to work a certain amount of time with that company. I chose a community college because it was close and offers evening classes. The course is 3 weeks, mon thru fri., 3 pm to 10:30 pm. Good Luck! |
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| Posted over 5 years ago 1300 sounds like a pile of money for a CNA class. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago I'm in pre-nursing now, and am looking into getting a CNA certification this summer so that I can not only work, but gain experience in a health-care setting (you know, make sure I'm not jumping off the deep end....). I too am looking for an affordable program. My college offers one for 1,200$ and that just seems unreasonable to me. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago I found one at a long term care / rehab center that is $62.00 for the program. But, you do have to pay for your test at the end. There is no requirement to work at the facility after you complete the program. Also, check your local Goodwill- yes, the one with the stores! They offer many work training programs funded by the sales from the stores. They offer several scholarships at the start of each class. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago The Rn program that I'm in you get your CNA after 1st semester. After the second semester you can sit for the LPN boards. Then RN after the 4th semester. The only thing is you have to have the pre reqs done to start the program. It seems like a good concept, you can appreciate each stage you go through. I jumped in the third semester since I'm a LPN. Please don't pay any attention to my misspelled words or typos. Sorry I'll try harder next time. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago $1300 is a lot of money for a CNA course. I've found that your community colleges often have the least expensive tuition and smaller class size. Personally, I like the CC I'm attending because I get more one on one with my instructors. Stacie |
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| Posted about 5 years ago Yes is sounds like a lot of money but it gives you the opportunity to do it in 5 weekends. I am thinking about taking one here in a private school, I call it private because they charge a lot of money. It will be 9 weekends/Saturdays all day long. I think they said $850.00. AFutureRN where you from? I live in Houston and I will for sure check the local Goodwill stores. The comunity colleges here cost here for CNA is $250.00 but is Summer they only have classes in the day. I work Monday through Thursday. Good advices. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago I would suggest calling your local Red Cross Chapter. That is where I got my CNA. It was a 4 week course from 9-5, or they have weekend courses for 12 weeks, or they have twice a week evening courses for 14 weeks. I think when it was all said and done I paid $800, but I got $500 back with my taxreturn. If you look into things early enough, you can also find scholarships to help you pay for some or all of the program. |
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| Posted about 5 years ago This is way too much to pay for CNA. Please do more research about other schools. Alot of private schools are expensive. Look into the technical schools around your area. Like other, said Nuring Home will give you the course for free....if there is such a thing(FREE). So what did you do? |
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| Posted about 5 years ago Nursing homes have to provide it free. Please check out other options but I have seen it for around $800. which included everything but uniforms. Drew |
