Transferring Your CNA License From Another State

Before we getting into explaining to you how you complete a CNA license transfer, it should be known that it is possible that you may need to pass the CNA exam in the state that you are moving to in order to successfully complete the transfer, also known as reciprocity, as well as be legally allowed to work in the new state as a CNA.

1.)  But all in all, first step of the transfer process is you need to call your states nurse aide registry, where you will need to ask them to provide you with a license transfer application, which you will either be able to download the form online, or they will send you one in the mail. During the call it is important to ask them where they want you to send the application, which the options will be back to the registry or sending it out to your new states nurse aide registry.

2.)  The next step to do is get into contact with your new states nurse aide registry and ask them what their requirements are for transferring your certified nurse aide license. So once you are on the phone with them, you will be able to take note of all the requirements as well as give you a chance to tell them about your plans for wanting to transfer your CNA license to their state. During this time you can ask them about any other prerequisites needed to completed the process, some (more…)