Becoming a CNA vs GNA

[ap8441]

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What is the difference between CNA and GNA? If I want to get clinical experience as a CNA in a nursing home, do I have to become a GNA (Maryland)?

 

[rodneyzwm]

In Maryland you need to take additional licensure testing to get a GNA. CNA certification requires no licensing test, and you are correct in that it is more suited to hospital work vs nursing home work where a GNA is preferred.

 

[Proudfather94]

What is the difference between CNA and GNA? If I want to get clinical experience as a CNA in a nursing home, do I have to become a GNA (Maryland)?

Tbh being a CNA in the hospital will be a better option. You'll have more contact with Dr's and you'll get a better idea of everyone's roles in a hospital which will prepare you better.