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Known as the Hoosier State, Indiana is located below Lake Michigan and extends far enough south to have a moderate climate with cold, snowy winters but warm, humid summers. Indiana is a great place to live with the friendliness of the Midwest mixed with scenic byways and large metropolitan areas. Indianapolis is the biggest city with a population of over 800,000 and is a top spot for aspiring CNAs because many of the state’s 123 hospitals and 58,000 nursing homes are here. The other main cities include Fort Wayne and South Bend in northern Indiana and Evansville on the southern border.

About Indiana

– Capital: Indianapolis
– Minimum Wage: $7.25
– Number of Hospitals: 123
– Number of Nursing Homes: 58,764

Population

– Total Population: 6,596,855
– Population (ages 45-64): 1,733,493
– Population (ages 65+): 941,444
– Population (ages 85+): 126,423

Top Colleges

– University of Notre Dame
– DePauw University
– Indiana University, Bloomington

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Indiana

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CNA Training Requirements

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Out-of-State Applicants

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The usual way of becoming a CNA in Indiana is to complete a CNA training program approved by the Indiana State Department of Health. Training applicants must be at least 18 years old and should have received a high school diploma or an equivalent, such as a GED, before enrolling. Upon enrollment, applicants will be required to have a complete physical performed by their doctors and must undergo a full background check including a criminal check. Applicants must have a clean criminal record.

Indiana training programs must include 105 hours of education altogether, 75 of which are clinical hours and 30 of which are classroom education. However, at least 16 classroom training hours must be completed before students can begin a clinical rotation. Another option exists for becoming a CNA in this state. Nursing students and graduate nurses are allowed to take the examination as long as they do it within two years of graduating from college. In fact, graduate nurses who do not pass the NCLEX board examinations must take the full CNA examination. Nursing students and graduate nurses who have not yet attempted the NCLEX board exam will only need to take the written portion of the CNA examination.

Following completion of an Indiana-approved CNA training program, students will be able to apply to take the examination to become a CNA. Applications are typically processed within 30 days after receipt. Applicants must arrive at the testing site in plenty of time to be in the testing room at least 15 minutes before the beginning of the examination. They must also bring a state ID or driver’s license and be dressed in whatever their employer considers to be a uniform.

The examination consists of two parts, which are the skills and the knowledge sections. The knowledge section is administered in writing although applicants who have a documented need will be allowed to perform the test orally. This section must be at least 80 percent correct to pass. Test results are provided on-site; however, official licenses may take up to 10 weeks to be issued. Both tests together cost $75. Taking only one section costs $65. Personal checks can not be used for payment, but credit cards are accepted.

Applicants will have up to three chances to pass each part of the examination. If they do not pass within three attempts or within two years after completing CNA training, they will need to retrain. The examination is only administered by Ivy Tech Community College in Indianapolis. Therefore, students who have taken the training elsewhere will still be required to apply to Ivy Tech for the testing.

Individuals who are already licensed as CNAs in another state or who have completed CNA training out-of-state also have the option of becoming a CNA in Indiana. Those who are certified in another state may begin working in Indiana as a CNA before applying for Indiana licensure; however, they have only 120 days to complete testing. They will be required to take the written portion of the examination for a fee of $65, but will not have to take the skills portion. In addition, they will need to undergo a background check with a criminal check and will not be able to certify in Indiana if they have had any complaints of abuse or neglect in a different state. Finally, those who wish to transfer licensure must be able to prove that they have worked for pay as a CNA for at least eight hours out of the last two years.

CNAs will need to renew their licensure every two years in order to stay on the state registry. The Indiana State Department of Health will send out renewal notices to CNAs prior to the expiration date. CNAs can renew by mail or online at the Department of Health’s website. To be eligible for renewal, individuals must have worked as CNAs for pay at least eight hours in the past two years. In addition, they must have completed at least 12 credit hours of continuing education every year. Those who do not renew in time or who did not work the eight required hours will need to reinstate their licenses by completing 12 hours of continuing education and by completing the full CNA examination again.

Click link to find Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation Application
(Both new applicants and applicants for endorsement)

Links
Indiana State Board of Nursing
CNA information on Indiana State website
Check the status of your license

Contacts

Indiana State Department of Health
Division of Healthcare Education and Quality
2 North Meridian Street, 4B
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Aide Registry Program Manager
Darlene Jones
[email protected]
Phone: (317) 233-7351
Fax: (317) 233-7750

Employment Information for Indiana

Average Salary for CNAs in Indiana

CNAs in Indiana have a wide variety of options for work. Some options include working in hospitals or skilled nursing facilities or for a home health agency. Nursing assistants make an average of $23,700 here with an average hourly wage of $11.40. This is approximately $1,000 less than Indiana’s income per capita but can provide a comfortable lifestyle. In addition, many facilities, particularly hospitals, offer additional insurance and other benefits.

Job Outlook in Indiana

CNAs are in high demand in Indiana as they care particularly for the aging population. Currently, over 31,000 individuals are employed as CNAs in the state. Over 14 percent of the state’s population is over the age of 65, and another 1.7 million are currently in middle age. Most of these individuals will be needing the help of a qualified CNA in some capacity within the next 20 years.

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Top Hospitals in Indiana
Hospital NameAddressCityStateZipPhoneWebsite
Iu Health Academic Health Center550 University BoulevardIndianapolisIN46202317-944-5000Website
St. Vincent Hospital And Health Center2001 West 86th StreetIndianapolisIN46260317-338-2345Website
St. Mary'S Medical Center3700 Washington AvenueEvansvilleIN47714812-485-4000Website
Elkhart General Hospital600 East BoulevardElkhartIN46514574-294-2621Website
Iu Health Goshen Hospital200 High Park AvenueGoshenIN46526574-533-2141Website
Columbus Regional Hospital2400 East 17th StreetColumbusIN47201812-379-4441Website
Iu Health North Hospital11700 North Meridian St.CarmelIN46032317-688-2000Website
Adams Memorial Hospital1100 Mercer AvenueDecaturIN46733260-724-2145Website
Amg Specialty Hospital - Muncie2401 West University Avenue, 8th FloorMuncieIN47303765-751-5253Website
Bloomington Meadows Hospital3600 North Prow RoadBloomingtonIN47404812-331-8000Website
Bluffton Regional Medical Center303 South Main StreetBlufftonIN46714260-824-3210Website
Brentwood Meadows4455 Roslin RoadNewburghIN47630812-858-7200Website
Cameron Memorial Community Hospital416 East Maumee StreetAngolaIN46703260-665-2141Website
Clark Memorial Hospital1220 Missouri AvenueJeffersonvilleIN47130812-282-6631Website
Community Heart And Vascular Hospital8075 North Shadeland AvenueIndianapolisIN46250317-621-8000Website
Community Hospital901 MacArthur BoulevardMunsterIN46321219-836-1600Website
Community Hospital East1500 North Ritter AvenueIndianapolisIN46219317-355-1411Website
Community Hospital North7150 Clearvista DriveIndianapolisIN46256317-621-6262Website
Community Hospital Of Anderson1515 North Madison AvenueAndersonIN46011765-298-4242Website
Community Hospital Of Bremen1020 High RoadBremenIN46506574-546-2211Website

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