I currently work full-time (Mon-Fri 8-5) and have a Bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field. I've looked into a Community College to get an Associates in nursing but they want me to take tons of pre-reqs and intro to pre-reqs courses so a 2 year degree will easily be 3 years and longer while working full-time. I'm looking for a program that does LPN training or CNA training for free or very low cost and is able to be done in the evenings or on weekends. Anyone know of someone offering this in the Akron area?
Update:I contacted Akron of Practical Nursing and it's only offered Mon-Fri 8:30-3:30. I currently work full-time so I can't do that. I might be stuck doing pre-reqs through Stark State even though I have a 4 year degree already just to make something work around my schedule.
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Here is a training school for LPN certification in Akron OH:
Akron School of Practical Nursing
1532 Peckham Street
Akron, OH 44320
(330) 873-3355
Free Lpn Classes
Free Lpn Programs
Nursing homes in Ohio offer Free CNA training list:
Auburn Manor – 375 Glenn Avenue
Washington Court Hou,
Ohio 43160
Auglaize Acres – 13093
Infirmary Road Wapakoneta,
Ohio 45895
Hennis Care Centre Of Dover
– 1720 Cross Street Dover,
Ohio 44622
Heritage Care Center
– 100 Rogers Lane Shelby,
Ohio 44875
Manorcare Health Services
– 4102 Rocky River Dr Cleveland,
Ohio 44135
Manorcare Health Services-Ak
– 1211 W Market St Akron,
Ohio 44313
Manorcare Hlth Svcs-Belden Vil
– 5005 Higbee Avenue Nw Canton,
Ohio 44718
Rosewood Manor
– 212 Fourth Street Yorkville,
Ohio 43971
This site offers a free listing of schools that offer CNA Training at www.4cnas.com You can also contact your state registry for a listing of accredited CNA Training programs in your area. The Contact information for the state registry can also be found on this site. There is also information regarding free CNA training.
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LPN is also a nursing program and they won't let you attend for free.You will need prerequisites for it too.
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