3 Comments so far

1. charlie B on December 12, 2009 10:03 am

   HEY Joanne, I live in Orange county NY., and you are right.
   I believe if you go to a Boces program, or adult ed. dept. at your local high school they can help.
   I recieved my CNA certification through Boces, and did my courses, testing, and in-service at a nursing home in Goshen NY. Most will want you to work for them for about a year in exchange for the schooling.
   My friend recieved her certification also from Boces and is now a DPA in the state of Florida.
   There is such a critical shortage for nurses now that the nursing homes are willing to help you get licensed.
   Contact the Elant health care system, and they may be able to help.
   Where ever you are I am sure there are Boces programs or something similar.
   Good luck.

2. Jvicaret on December 12, 2009 10:03 am

   I don’t know where in NY you live but there is a county nursing home in Orange County NY about 80 miles north west of NY City that offers the program to its employees for free. There is such a shortage of nurses that there are probably many places that do this. You should check out nursing homes and hospitals around the area you live for a program. To qualify for the one near me I know you have to guarantee that you will work there after you complete the program.
   Hope this helps, Joanne

3. smartman on December 12, 2009 10:10 am

   Boces in nassau county.