About The CNA Guide

The CNA Guide started with a simple observation: CNAs deserve better resources. Licensing rules change from state to state, training program quality varies wildly, and the information available online is often outdated, incomplete, or buried behind paywalls. We built The CNA Guide to fix that.

Today, the site covers CNA training programs, a free study guide and practice tests for exam prep, state licensing and reciprocity, a curated agencies directory, travel CNA opportunities, and career advancement, all built around accurate, state-specific information that CNAs can actually use.

What We Believe

CNAs are the backbone of patient care in this country. They show up every day in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health settings doing work that is physically demanding, emotionally complex, and essential. The least they deserve is a reliable place to find the information they need to get certified, stay licensed, and grow their careers.

That’s why every core resource on this site is free. We don’t think career information should be locked behind a paywall.

How We Work

Every state guide is built from primary sources: the state’s own nurse aide registry, its health department, and the testing vendor that runs its exam. We link out to the official page so you can check it yourself, and so you have somewhere to go when a rule changes before we catch it. Program data is researched and updated regularly. When we can’t confirm something, we say so rather than guess.

We work with CNA training programs, staffing agencies, and career services partners to connect CNAs with classes, job openings, and placements, and we are always open to new partnerships that put more options in front of our readers. We only recommend services and partners we believe genuinely benefit CNAs. Helpful information comes first, always.

Who We Serve

• Aspiring CNAs looking for approved training programs and clear certification requirements
• Current CNAs navigating license reciprocity, renewals, and career growth
• Travel CNAs connecting with trusted agencies and understanding multi-state licensing
• Career changers exploring how to enter healthcare through CNA certification