If you already have your CNA licence and it is still valid, there is a very easy procedure for finding out your CNA licence number. Firstly, you must go to the CNA registry page for your state. This can be found by going to cnatips.com, clicking on the relevant state in the ‘Nurse Aide Registries’ box on the right-hand side of the page then clicking on the underlined link. This will take you to the homepage of your state’s Nurse Aide Registry, where the details of all the registered CNAs are stored. The site will ask you to enter your social security number. It will then ask you for some more personal details by way of identification. Providing you are registered with that state’s CNA and you have correctly entered all your personal details, you will be able to find out your CNA licence number and status. In the event of you not receiving your CNA number and status, check that your personal details are correct and that you have gone to the correct state’s website. Should these all prove correct, contact the CNA registry for your state to find out if you are still registered with them. CNA is the acronym for Certified Nurse Aide, a health worker who has obtained their entry level nursing qualification. These qualifications are gained by going to CNA schools or going to a college which has a specific CNA course. These classes provide students with the knowledge and skills to become an effective nurse. As well as educational classes, people wishing to become CNAs could follow a training programme at a nursing facility. A qualified CNA would have to work under the supervision of a practical or registered nurse. The average starting salary for graduates from the CNA scheme is around $26,000.
