CNA License Transfer to Missouri

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I am licensed as a CNA in Nebraska and now I moved to Missouri. Do you think I need to retake the CNA test or can I just apply for reciprocity?
To transfer your Nebraska CNA certification to Missouri you need to challenge the Missouri CNA exam. According to Missouri's laws and regulations, if your CNA status is active and in good standing on another state's registry, then you are eligible to retake the nursing assistant exam in Missouri and become certified as a nurse aide in this new state. You must submit a written request to the Department of Health and Human Services as well as the following information and copies of these documents: your out-of-state CNA certificate, social security card, return address, phone number where you can be reached, and employment verification of eight hours of work for every two years from the date when you became certified in your current state. If the state where you are certified (Nebraska) keeps track of your employment then you do not need to submit the work verification documents. You should call the Missouri nurse aide registry to ensure this is the correct process and to ask any questions you might have on completing the required applications. I think you need to retake the test. Good luck!

I am a registered CNA in Missouri but it has been a while since I practiced. I need a copy of my registration and need to know if I need to get recertified to practice as a CNA now.
If your CNA certification has expired (or inactive) then you probably have to retake the CNA competency examination in order to practice again although some states require retraining as well. Federal regulation requires that an individual work at least eight hours, for pay, in the provision of nursing services without a two year break to remain active. Please note that renewal requirements may differ from state to state and may change over time and that some states make a distinction between inactive and expired CNA certificates. Some people have to retrain by joining and completing another CNA course, especially when it has been longer than five years since the certification expired. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services states on their website: "Your CNA certificate is considered inactive if the register shows a two year break in employment in the provision of nursing services. Your CNA certificate is considered expired if the register shows a five year break in employment in the provision of nursing services. If your certificate is inactive you may challenge the examination to obtain active status. If your certificate is expired you are required to retake the course to obtain active status." You also need to contact the CNA registry every time your personal information changes, including your name, address, etc. Contact the nursing assistant registry in your state to find out the exact steps you need to take. You can also check the status of your license here: Missouri Certified Nurse Assistant Registry Search.

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