New Mexico CNA Classes | Certification Program

Obtaining CNA Certification in New Mexico was never so easy. CNAs in New Mexico usually work in nursing homes, clinics, hospitals and home health care settings. To get CNA certification in New Mexico, you have to first complete a State approved CNA training program after which you must challenge and successfully pass the Certified Nursing Assistant Exam. There are several quality CNA certificate programs in New Mexico. As per the federal laws, these programs must provide at least minimum of 75 hours of training, with a minimum of 16 hours of classroom instruction and 16 hours of hands-on clinical instruction. These programs usually last for 2-6 months and the eligibility criteria might vary slightly with the different programs. The required curriculum for CNA certificate programs include fulfilling daily needs of the patients, keeping medical records, keeping a clean environment for the residents, proper communication with disabled residents, protecting resident rights, advanced skills like CPR and many more.

What are perquisites of a CNA certification in New Mexico? CNA prerequisites in New Mexico include a criminal background check, showing a high school diploma or GED, two fingerprint cards, Photo ID, two photos (passport size). Another perquisite is a negative TB test within the last 6 months and proof of immunizations. It is to be noted that those individuals failing to have a clean criminal record are not issued the CNA certification, as per the state and federal laws.cna-training-iowa

After the completion of the CNA certificate program, you must challenge and pass the State CNA exam. The exam costs you $95 and consists of a written as well as the skill performance portions. Once you have the passing score in this exam, you get placed on the New Mexico Nurse Aid Registry and are declared a CNA. The CNA certification allows you to work in many health care facilities like nursing homes, hospitals and other medical facilities throughout the State of New Mexico.

Upon CNA Certification, the average salary of a CNA working in New Mexico is around $25,000 and additional benefits. Apart from the salary, a positive job growth in the CNA and related positions has been speculated, which indicates a good future ahead of those willing to CNA certified in the State of New Mexico.

 NEW MEXICO STATE APPROVED CERTIFIED NURSING AIDE PROGRAMS
CNA Program Name Address City Zip Code Phone Number
Adelante Development Center 3900 Osuna Road NE Albuquerque 87109 505-341-2000
Albuquerque Heights Healthcare and Rehabilitation 103 Hospital Loop NE Albuquerque 87109 505-348-8300
ARCA Intercare Services 11300 Lomas NE Albuquerque 87112 505-332-6700
Belen Meadows Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 1831 Camino Del Llano Belen 87002 505-864-1600
Bloomfield Nursing and Rehabilitation 803 Hacienda Lane Bloomfield 87413 505-635-1823
C.A.R.C, Inc. 902 W. Cherry Lane Carlsbad 88220 575-887-1570
Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center 10101 Lagrima de Oro NE Albuquerque 87111 505-298-1231
Casa Arena Blanca 205 Moonglow Alamogordo 88310 575-434-4510
Casa de Oro Care Center 1005 Lujan Hill Road Las Cruces 88007 575-523-4573
Casa del Sol 2905 E. Missouri Las Cruces 88011 575-522-0404
Casa Real 1650 Galisteo St. Santa Fe 87505 505-984-8313
Cedar Ridge Inn 800 Saguaro Trail Farmington 87401 505-598-6000
Community Options, Inc. 2500 Missouri Las Cruces 88011 575-532-9275
Easter Seals El Mirador-Alcalde St. Road 68, County Rd. 40 Alcalde 87511 505-852-5210
Easter Seals El Mirador-Santa Fe 10 A-Van-Nu-Po Santa Fe 87507 505-428-2014
Fort Bayard Medical Center 41 Fort Bayard Medical Center Ft. Bayard 88026 575-537-8770
Four Corners Good Samaritan Village 500 Care Lane Aztec 87410 505-334-9445
Good Samaritan Society -Grants 840 Lobo Canyon Road Grants 87020 505-287-8868
Good Samaritan Society -Las Cruces Village 3025 Terrace Dr. Las Cruces 88011 575-522-1362
Good Samaritan Society -Lovington 1600 West Ave I Lovington 88260 575-396-5212
Good Samaritan Society-Manzano del Sol Village 5201 Roma NE Albuquerque 87108 505-262-2311
Heartland Continuing Care Center 1604 W. 18th Portales 88130 575-359-4719
Hobbs Health Care Center 5715 Lovington Hwy Hobbs 88240 575-392-6845
Ladera Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 5901 Ouray Rd NW Albuquerque 87120 505-836-0023
Laguna Rainbow Corp. P.O. Box 490 Casa Blanca 87007 505-552-6034
Lakeview Christian Home 1905 W. Pierce Carlsbad 88220 575-885-3161
Landsun Homes 1900 Westridge Rd. Carlsbad 88220 575-885-8150
Las Palomas Nursing & Rehabilitation 8100 Palomas NE Albuquerque 87109 505-821-4200
Los Lunas Community Program 445 Camino Del Rey, Suite A Los Lunas 87031 505-222-0901
New Horizons Developmental Center P.O. Box 187 Carrizozo 88301 575-648-2379
New Mexico State Veterans’ Home 992 S. Broadway T or C 87901 575-894-4200
Princeton Place 500 Louisiana Blvd NE Albuquerque 87108 505-255-1717
Red Rocks Care Center 3720 Churchrock Rd Gallup 87301 505-722-2261
Retirement Ranch 2221 Dillion Clovis 88101 575-762-4495
Rio Rancho Nursing and Rehabilitation 4210 Sabana Grande SE Rio Rancho 87124 505-892-6603
Sagecrest Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 2029 Sagecrest Court Las Cruces 88011 575-522-7000
San Juan Care and Rehabilitation 806 W. Maple SE Farmington 87401 505-325-2910
Sierra Health Care 1400 Silver T or C 87901 575-894-7855
Silver City Care Center 1435 N. Fowler Silver City 88061 575-388-3127
Skies Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 9150 McMahon Albuquerque 87114 505-898-7986
Sombrillo Nursing and Rehabilitation 1011 Sombrillo Court Los Alamos 87544 505-662-4300
St. Catherine Healthcare and Rehabilitation 5123 Juan Tabo NE Albuquerque 87114 505-292-3333
St. John Healthcare and Rehabilitation 2216 Lester Drive NE Albuquerque 87112 505-296-4808
St. Theresa Healthcare and Rehabilitation 7900 Constitution NE, Albuquerque 87110 505-296-5565
The Medical Resort at Fiesta Park 8820 Horizon Blvd. NE Albuquerque 87113 505-998-1551
The Montebello on Academy 10500 Academy Rd NE Albuquerque 87111 505-294-9944
The Opportunity Center 873 Wright Avenue Alamogordo 88310 575-437-0919
The Rehabilitation Center ofAlbuquerque 5900 Forrest Hills Dr. NE Albuquerque 87109 505-822-6000
The Retreat-Alzheimer’s Specialty Care 4075 Jackie Rd. SE Rio Rancho 87124 505-891-1234
Tresco, Inc. 1800 Copper Loop Las Cruces 88004 575-528-5200
Tresco, Inc.-Socorro 211 Park Street Socorro 87801 575-835-0204
Vida Encantada Rehabilitation and Nursing 2301 Collins Dr. Las Vegas 87701 505-425-9362
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The school health nurse was a true inspiration to me. She always encouraged me to do my best in school and I, too, could become a nurse. I enjoyed the idea of helping and healing others. To this very day, I will never forget that nurse. She was caring and compassionate, and she played a big role in my decision to become a cna and a mentor to other young girls – today, I tell them that they can become whatever they want if they put their minds to it. The purpose of blog is to give me a forum to discuss my experiences as a cna in the emergency department and other topics related to nursing care.

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