# TheCNAGuide.com > TheCNAGuide.com is a free resource for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and aspiring CNAs in the United States. The site covers the full CNA journey: finding training programs, preparing for the certification exam, understanding state licensing and reciprocity rules, and advancing your career. All content is state-specific where it matters. ## Tools - [CNA License Reciprocity Tool](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-license-reciprocity/cna-reciprocity-tool/): Interactive wizard that walks CNAs through transferring their certification from one US state to another. Covers all 50 states with requirements, costs, timelines, and step-by-step instructions. - [CNA Practice Tests](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-practice-test/): Four free practice tests with 307 questions aligned to the 2024 NNAAP 3-domain exam structure. Covers Physical Care Skills, Psychosocial Care, and Role of the Nurse Aide. - [Travel CNA Agency Matching Form](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-travel-agencies/): Free matching service connecting CNAs interested in travel assignments with staffing agencies that place CNAs (not just RNs). ## Training and Programs - [CNA Programs Directory](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-programs/): State-by-state and city-level directory of CNA training programs. 20 states live with program details, costs, and duration. Each state has a hub page and individual city pages. - [Free CNA Classes](https://thecnaguide.com/free-cna-classes/): Guide to finding free CNA training through employer-sponsored programs, WIOA workforce funding, hospital programs, and state grants. - [Online CNA Classes](https://thecnaguide.com/online-cna-classes/): Guide to hybrid CNA programs with online coursework. Fully online CNA certification is not possible since clinical hours must be completed in person. - [Accelerated CNA Programs](https://thecnaguide.com/accelerated-cna-programs/): Fast-track and 4-week CNA programs. - [Weekend CNA Classes](https://thecnaguide.com/weekend-cna-classes/): CNA programs with weekend schedules. - [Evening CNA Classes](https://thecnaguide.com/evening-cna-classes/): CNA programs with evening schedules. ## Exam Prep - [CNA Study Guide](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-study-guide/): Free 26-lesson course covering all 23 NNAAP clinical skills plus 3 training staples. Each skill page includes step-by-step procedures, what the examiner looks for, common mistakes, and video demonstrations. - [Physical Care Skills Practice Test](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-practice-test/physical-care-skills/): 30 random questions from a pool of 190 covering NNAAP Domain I (64% of the exam). - [Psychosocial Care Practice Test](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-practice-test/psychosocial-care/): 30 random questions from a pool of 39 covering NNAAP Domain II (10% of the exam). - [Role of the Nurse Aide Practice Test](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-practice-test/role-of-nurse-aide/): 30 random questions from a pool of 78 covering NNAAP Domain III (26% of the exam). - [Full CNA Practice Test](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-practice-test/full-practice-test/): 30 random questions drawn from all 307 questions across all three NNAAP domains. ## Licensing - [CNA License Reciprocity Hub](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-license-reciprocity/): State-by-state guides explaining how to transfer a CNA certification between US states. Each state page covers requirements, fees, processing times, and whether the destination state accepts out-of-state credentials. - [CNA License Registration](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-license-registration/): State-specific guides for initial CNA certification, nurse aide registry details, and renewal requirements including CEU hours where applicable. ## Career - [CNA Agencies Directory](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-agencies/): Curated directory of 45 staffing, travel, and recruiting agencies that hire CNAs. Includes agency type, states served, contract types, and care settings. - [CNA Career Paths](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-career-paths/): Overview of career advancement options for CNAs. - [Travel CNA Guide](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-travel/): Complete guide to travel CNA work. How contracts work, pay packages, where the jobs are, requirements, pros and cons, and how to get started. - [How to Become a Traveling CNA](https://thecnaguide.com/how-to-become-a-traveling-cna/): Step-by-step guide from CNA certification through first travel assignment, including credentialing documents, choosing an agency, and what to expect. - [Travel CNA With No Experience](https://thecnaguide.com/travel-cna-no-experience/): Why most agencies require one year of experience and what to do in the meantime to build toward travel CNA work. - [Travel CNA vs Per Diem](https://thecnaguide.com/travel-cna-vs-per-diem/): Explains the difference between travel CNA contracts with stipends and per diem shifts through apps, with a side-by-side comparison. - [Travel CNA Stipends Explained](https://thecnaguide.com/travel-cna-stipends-explained/): How travel CNA pay packages work, including base hourly rate, housing stipend, M&IE stipend, travel reimbursement, and tax home rules. - [CNA to LPN Bridge Programs](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-to-lpn-bridge-programs/): Guide to transitioning from CNA to Licensed Practical Nurse, including program options, timelines, and costs. - [CNA to RN Bridge Programs](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-to-rn-bridge-programs/): Guide to transitioning from CNA to Registered Nurse through bridge programs. - [CNA to Medical Assistant](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-to-medical-assistant/): Full guide to switching from CNA to medical assistant. Training, certification (CMA, RMA, CCMA, NCMA), state rules, salary, and how to find an accredited program. - [CNA to Phlebotomist](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-to-phlebotomist/): Full guide to switching from CNA to phlebotomist. Training (4 to 8 weeks in most states), four national certifications (CPT, RPT, PBT, PTC), state licensing rules for CA/WA/NV/LA, salary, and how to find a program. - [CNA to Ultrasound Tech](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-to-ultrasound-tech/): Full guide to switching from CNA to diagnostic medical sonographer. AAS vs post-degree certificate paths, ARDMS and CCI certifications, state licensing rules for NH/NM/ND/OR, salary ($89,340 median), and how to find a CAAHEP-accredited program. - [CNA to X-Ray Tech](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-to-xray-tech/): Full guide to switching from CNA to radiologic technologist. JRCERT-accredited AAS programs, ARRT certification with the CT/MRI/mammography/interventional post-primary ladder, state licensing rules for the roughly 40 states that require it, salary ($77,660 median), and how to find a program. - [CNA to Surgical Tech](https://thecnaguide.com/cna-to-surgical-tech/): Full guide to switching from CNA to surgical technologist. CAAHEP/ABHES-accredited certificate and AAS programs, CST (NBSTSA) and TS-C (NCCT) certifications, the 18 states that regulate the role, salary ($62,830 median), the surgical first assistant ladder, and an honest look at the operating-room work and pay ceiling. ## Other - [The CNA Brief Newsletter](https://thecnaguide.com/newsletter/): Free weekly newsletter for CNAs. Pay and hiring trends, industry news, real stories from the floor, and career moves. One email every Wednesday, 3-minute read. Sign up on the page or browse past issues at https://thecnaguide.beehiiv.com/.