CNA Program In New Mexico

Here are some requirements, which the aspirants are supposed to fulfill.

• The candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A high school diploma or equivalent degree is essential.
• You ought to pass a TB and drug test to become eligible for enrollment in the program course.
• A criminal background test must be cleared.

As mentioned above, in New Mexico, CNA programs consist of 75 hours of program, from which 16 hours are reserved for clinical practice. The clinical sessions are supervised by experienced registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practice nurses (LPNs).

CNA course costs around $1000 in the state of NM.  Examination fees can be alienated as – written exam ($105), oral exam ($115.50), written retest ($38.85), oral retest ($49.35), skills retest ($66.15) fees. This fee is reimbursable by long-term care facilities, if the candidate agrees to sign a bond to work with them for a predetermined period, after completion of the certification.

Though, the nursing assistant program is provided by various technical institutes, trade schools, vocational and community colleges, but the curriculum of all the programs is approximately similar, and comprises of the following subjects:

• Interpersonal communication
• Patient’s personal care (bathing, cleaning, toileting, positioning, etc.)
• Awareness of patient’s vital signs
• Special care for people with cognitive diseases, such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, etc.
• How to deal with patient’s with life support?
• Basic nursing skills
• Care for terminally ill patients
• Infection control / infectious diseases and safety / emergency procedures
• Human anatomy and physiology
• Patient’s nutritional requirements
• Responding to patient’s behavior

1. How can I find accredited schools in my area that offer CNA classes?

Answer: Contact your concerned state’s nursing board to get list of the accredited CNA schools.

2. Are free CNA Program classes offered in the state of New Mexico?

Answer: Yes, there are several schools in NM which offer free CNA Program. Get in touch with the financial department of your nearby CNA school to know, whether monetary assistance is provided by them or not.

3. Without having basic educational degree, is it possible to get CNA certification?

Answer: Various program schools have different rules, and a high school diploma is not always required.

Some colleges provide low-cost CNA Program to the deserving candidates. In New Mexico, ENMU offers financial assistance to the selected students.

• Eastern New Mexico UniversityThe ENMU is located in Roswell, and it offers one of the most affordable nursing assistant programs in the state. The total estimated cost for the program program is $252. You are required to pay some additional fees, i.e., $85 for enrollment and other purposes. You can refer contact details for more information about the CNA course of the college.Contact Details:Eastern New Mexico University
  Address: 1500 South Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130
  Get Admissions Information

Every state has its nursing scholarship and grant programs, in order to assist the financially weak students who want to pursue higher education or start a new career. Contact the directors of CNA Program program to know how to apply for the scholarship in your state.

• Northern New Mexico College Bridge ScholarshipThe scholarship is provided to the candidates who have been accepted into a certificate/degree program and declared a major. The eligibility criteria to avail this scholarship are:
  • Maintain a GPA of 2.0 or more.
  • The student must be a resident of New Mexico.
  • Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
  • Submit a copy of GED or high school transcript to the Financial Aid Office.
  • Submit a completed application and requested documents by the deadline.Contact Details:Northern New Mexico University
    Address: 921 North Paseo de Oñate, Española, NM 87532
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• MANA del Norte Scholarship The fund of $1000 is awarded to the Hispanic women from northern NM. The selection of the candidates for the award is based on the financial need, personal statement’s strength, and recommendation letters. In order to be eligible for the scholarship, the candidate must:-
  • Be in financial need.
  • Be enrolled full-time or planning to enroll in six credit hours program.
  • Be a resident of one of the New Mexico counties including Taos, San Miguel, Santa Fe, Rio Arriba, Mora or Los Alamos.
  • Submit the completed documents and application letter by the deadline.Contact Details:MANA del Norte 
    Address: P.O. Box 9236, Santa Fe, NM  87504
    Phone No: (505) 577-0352
    Website:  http://www.manadelnortenm.org
• Cancer Survivors’ Fund ScholarshipThe fund is awarded to the aspirants who have been diagnosed with cancer or are cancer survivors, to assist them complete college/higher education. The selection committee select the recipient for the award and this selection is based on the personal hardship of the candidate, financial need, and his/her academic qualification.A candidate must satisfy the given requirements, in order to be eligible for the award:-
  • The candidate must be enrolled in a recognized undergraduate school.
  • He/she must complete the scholarship application online.
  • Applicants must have a good academic record.
  • Candidates are required to submit 2 recommendation letters – 1 letter from the physician, requested documents, scholarship application and an essay on specific topic, by the deadline.
  • He/she must agree to work with cancer patients.
• James M. and Luella Key Endowed ScholarshipThe fund is awarded to the candidates who are pursuing courses (engineering, teaching, nursing, etc.) that guarantee them a rewarding employment. The aspirant must be enrolled in any course at the University of New Mexico. The factors that are taken into account while selecting a candidate for this award include financial need, aptitude and academic history.

• The Agnes Ripple Adams ScholarshipThe scholarship program was established to assist the full-time nursing students who are under financial strain. In order to meet the criteria, the candidate must:
  • Be a full-time nursing student.
  • Maintain a GPA of at least 2.5
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Submit a complete application by March of every year.
• John A. (Jack) and Arley M. Reese ScholarshipThe Western New Mexico University administers various grants and scholarships for the financially weak students who are pursuing nursing. One such scholarship is John A. (Jack) and Arley M. Reese Scholarship. In order to apply for this scholarship, the scholar must:
  • Maintain a GPA of 3.0
  • Demonstrate financial need.
  • Provide a proof of community involvement.Contact Details:Western New Mexico University
    Address: P.O. Box 680 Silver City, NM 88062
    Get Admissions Information

• New Mexico Student Incentive GrantSanta Fe-Community College administers the grant to offer financial aid to the undergraduate students who are pursuing education from public institutions/colleges in the state. An applicant must fulfill the given requirements, in order to be qualified for the scholarship:
  • The aspirant is supposed to be a resident of New Mexico.
  • He/she must be an undergraduate student.
  • The applicant must attend a public college or university in New Mexico.
  • Show financial need.
  • Enroll for at least half-time /six credit hours.Contact Details:Santa Fe Community College
    Address: 6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508
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The Job Corps Centers in the state provide free career/vocational program opportunities and employment skills to the eligible candidates. The office locations of the Job Corps Centers in New Mexico are given below:

• Albuquerque Job Corps Center
  Address: 1500 Indian School Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104
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• Roswell Job Corps Center
  Address: PO Box 5970, 57 G Street, Roswell, NM 88202-5970
  Phone No: (575) 347-5414
  Fax No: (575) 347-2243
  Website: http://roswell.jobcorps.gov

• American Red Cross in New Mexico
  Address: 7445 Pan American West Fwy. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109
  Phone No: (505) 265-8514

• American Red Cross in Northwestern New Mexico
  Address: 2100 Cortland Drive, Farmington, NM 87401
  Phone No: (505) 325-9605

• American Red Cross in Southeastern New Mexico
  Address: 1400 West 2nd Street, Roswell, NM 88203
  Phone No: (575) 622-4370

• American Red Cross in Southwestern New Mexico
  Address: 1301 East Griggs Avenue, Las Cruces, NM 88001
  Phone No: (575) 526-2631

Question 1:  I have heard about the scholarship programs in New Mexico for the young cancer survivors. Is it available for the students who are pursuing nursing and what are the eligibility criteria to apply for it?

Answer:  Yes, this is available for the nursing students too. In order to be eligible for it, the candidate must-

• Be accepted in a recognized undergraduate school.
• Agree to work with cancer patients.
• Have good academic record.

Question 2: I couldn’t fulfill the basic requirements to be eligible for the nursing scholarship in New Mexico. Can anybody tell me the low-cost nursing assistant program providers in the state?

Answer:  Yes, you can access low-cost program via Eastern New Mexico University located in Roswell. Generally, CNA Program in NM ranges from $400 to $1000. You have to pay just $252 for ENMU program program.

Contact Details:

Eastern New Mexico University
Address: 1500 South Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130
Phone No: (575) 562-1011
Website: http://www.enmu.edu