How can I become a certified nursing assistant in a quick easy way?
Asked by reddy21
Is there an online exam I can take to become certified and receive the certificate?

Best Answer:
There's usually a practical portion required to get your certification, so any online school you find is probably a scam and just out to get your money....I doubt you'll find a job with an online nursing creditental. Some technical/vocational schools offer the course. Also, contact your dept of labor to see if they can reccomend a place...sometimes they will even offer the course at their office for free, depending on your income, education level,etc. Good luck
Nursing school
Answered by Wondering

In many cases, a high school diploma or equivalent is necessary for a job as a nursing or psychiatric aide. However, a high school diploma generally is not required for jobs as home health aides. Hospitals may require previous experience as a nursing aide or home health aide. Nursing care facilities often hire inexperienced workers, who must complete a minimum of 75 hours of mandatory training and pass a competency evaluation as part of a State-approved training program within 4 months of their employment. Aides who complete the program are known as certified nurse assistants (CNAs) and are placed on the State registry of nursing aides. Some States also require psychiatric aides to complete a formal training program. However, most psychiatric aides learn their skills on the job from experienced workers. Nursing and psychiatric aide training is offered in high schools, vocational-technical centers, some nursing care facilities, and some community colleges. Courses cover body mechanics, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, infection control, communication skills, and resident rights. Personal care skills, such as how to help patients to bathe, eat, and groom themselves, also are taught. Some employers provide classroom instruction for newly hired aides, while others rely exclusively on informal on-the-job instruction by a licensed nurse or an experienced aide. Such training may last from several days to a few months. Aides also may attend lectures, workshops, and in-service training.
Answered by stevie