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Oklahoma is a Midwestern state located just north of Texas that is characterized by its expanses of wide, open plains as well as its areas of forests and mountains. The most familiar and largest city here is Oklahoma City, which is where several CNAs find jobs. This capital city, located in the center of the state, is where the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum is placed to celebrate Oklahoma’s western pioneer legacy. The next largest city is Tulsa through which the famous Route 66 passes. The state of 3.9 million residents is home to 116 hospitals and 29,396 nursing homes, giving CNAs here many opportunities to find just the right job to match their interests.

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– Capital: Oklahoma City
– Minimum Wage: 7.25
– Number of Hospitals: 116
– Number of Nursing Homes: 29,396

Population

– Total Population: 3,878,051
– Population (ages 45-64): 965,764
– Population (ages 65+): 562,531
– Population (ages 85+): 68,092

Top Colleges & Unversities

– University of Tulsa
– University of Oklahoma, Norman
– Oklahoma State University

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Oklahoma

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CNA Training Requirements

Taking the Test (Procedure)

Out-of-State Applicants

Renewing & Expired Certification

Applications & Forms

Contacts & Additional Resources

The Oklahoma Department of Health manages CNA training, testing and registering for the state. They approve the CNA training programs, which follow the federal minimum of at least 75 total hours of instruction with at least 16 of the hours being performed in a clinical setting under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse. CNA students may work for up to 120 days as un-certified nursing assistants as they train and test. However, this grace period cannot be extended for any reason.

Some individuals may waive training and pass directly to the competency examination. These individuals include nursing students who have taken a basic nursing course and completed some clinical hours as well as graduate and foreign nurses who are waiting to take Board examinations. These individuals will need to pay the Department a $15 waiver fee when they apply to take the competency test.

All other CNA hopefuls will need to take a complete training course. To apply, students will need to be at least 18 years old. The state does not specify that students hold high school diplomas, but some schools do make this a requirement or have students take pre-entrance math, reading and English assessment tests. Students will also need to pass OSBI background checks and have Oklahoma-issued IDs. They must be physically fit, able to lift at least 40 pounds, up-to-date on all immunizations and have a negative tuberculosis screening from the past year. Finally, they must hold liability insurance.

Oklahoma uses three different CNA tests depending on the type of certification students are testing for and on the regional site. These are Prometric, Headmaster and Health Certification Project. Each testing vendor has its set of rules, testing formats and time limits. Health Certification Project is often used for nursing assistants who are testing for further certifications, such as Medication Aide or Home Health Aide.

Each vendor has a two-part test, which tests both CNA theory as well as CNA clinical skills. The test begins with a knowledge section, which may be taken orally by students who have disabilities or who have difficulty reading English. Depending on the vendor, this section must be completed within 90 to 120 minutes and has 55 to 72 multiple-choice questions. Many testing sites use a computer for this portion.

The second section tests clinical skills and is performed in a hands-on environment in front of an Evaluator and on a mannequin or volunteer actor. During the skills section, students will be asked to perform five to seven CNA skills within 30 to 60 minutes. Hand washing is often one of the required tasks while the rest are chosen randomly on test day.

Students must pass both sections before they have their names submitted to the state’s CNA registry. Those who fail have up to three attempts total to pass each section. Those who do not pass by this time will be required to retake training classes. Testing fees vary by vendor.

Because Oklahoma follows the minimum federal guidelines for CNA training hours, CNAs moving to Oklahoma from other states can easily transfer their certifications with them through a process known as reciprocity. Applicants will need to fill out Reciprocity Applications and provide their social security numbers and prior certification numbers from all previous states. They must also complete criminal background checks. To be eligible for reciprocity in Oklahoma, CNAs must have active licenses in their past states and not be listed on the abuse registry. The completed application will be mailed to the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry, which will verify certification and list CNAs on the registry within 30 days from receipt of the application. Reciprocity is free.

Oklahoma CNAs must renew their certifications every two years. The Department of Health sends out renewal reminders approximately 90 days before the expiration date. To be eligible to renew, CNAs must have worked at least eight hours in the past two years and must remain in good standing with the state by not being listed on Oklahoma’s Abuse Registry. Those who allow their certifications to lapse or who have not worked the required eight hours must retake both sections of the competency examination. They must pass the examination on the first attempt; otherwise, they will need to retrain and retest. The cost for renewal is $40; additional fees apply to reinstate lapsed licenses.

Links
Oklahoma State Department of Health
Oklahoma Board of Nursing
Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry
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Contacts
Nurse Aide and Nontechnical Services Worker Registry
1000 N.E. 10th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
Phone: (405) 271-4085

Employment Information for Oklahoma

Average Salary for CNAs in OK

The average salary for a CNA in Oklahoma is $22,140 per year or $10.64 per hour. While this may seem low, it is quite adequate for living here because Oklahoma’s cost of living is quite low. In fact, the state’s income per capita is just $24,208. CNAs who get additional certifications can expect to receive increased salaries.

Job Outlook in OK

Oklahoma boasts over 18,000 job opportunities for CNAs currently with even more people on the state’s CNA registry. These individuals can feel quite secure in their jobs because they have a large percentage of the population for which to care. Over 14 percent of Oklahoma residents are over the age of 65. Nearly another million people are between the ages of 45 and 65 and will be requiring skilled health care in the upcoming decades.

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Top Hospitals in Oklahoma
Hospital NameAddressCityStateZipPhoneWebsite
Integris Baptist Medical Center3300 NW ExpresswayOklahoma CityOK73112405-949-3011Website
Amg Specialty Hospital-Edmond1100 East Ninth StreetEdmondOK73034405-341-8150Website
Amg Specialty Hospital-Tulsa1923 South Utica Avenue, 4 SouthTulsaOK74104918-744-3047Website
Arbuckle Memorial Hospital2011 West Broadway StreetSulphurOK73086580-622-2161Website
Atoka County Medical Center1501 South Virginia AvenueAtokaOK74525580-889-3333Website
Bailey Medical Center10502 North 110th East AvenueOwassoOK74055918-376-8000Website
Beaver County Memorial Hospital212 East Eighth StreetBeaverOK73932580-625-4551Website
Bristow Medical Center700 West 7th Avenue, Suite 6BristowOK74010918-367-2215Website
Brookhaven Hospital201 South Garnett RoadTulsaOK74128918-438-4257Website
Carl Albert Community Mental Health Center1101 East Monroe AvenueMcAlesterOK74501918-426-7800Website
Carnegie Tri-County Municipal Hospital102 North BroadwayCarnegieOK73015580-654-1050Not Available
Cedar Ridge Hospital6501 NE 50th StreetOklahoma CityOK73141405-605-6111Website
Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Indian Hospital100 South Bliss AvenueTahlequahOK74464918-458-3100Website
Chickasaw Nation Medical Center1921 Stonecipher DriveAdaOK74820580-436-3980Website
Choctaw Memorial Hospital1405 East Kirk StreetHugoOK74743580-317-9500Website
Choctaw Nation Health Care CenterOne Choctaw WayTalihinaOK74571918-567-7000Website
Cimarron Memorial Hospital100 South Ellis StreetBoise CityOK73933580-544-2501Website
Claremore Indian Hospital101 South Moore AvenueClaremoreOK74017918-342-6200Website
Cleveland Area Hospital1401 West Pawnee StreetClevelandOK74020918-358-2501Website
Coal County General Hospital6 North Covington StreetCoalgateOK74538580-927-2327Website

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