A CNA is an individual who is known as a certified nursing assistant. Someone cannot become a CNA until they complete an accredited CNA training program and pass both portions of the certification exam. An individual will need to study well and make use of a variety of different resources to prepare for the exam. [...]
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CNA Certification Programs
You will need to look into CNA certification programs if you want to work as a certified nursing assistant. Sometimes an employer will pay for these programs if you are going to work form them. Certified nursing assistants provide care for patients who are sick or injured. They work in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, continuing care [...]
Can You Really Become A CNA Online?
You can become a CNA Online provided you complete a part of the training at a hands on local training facility. Online CNA training courses offer a good way for busy adults to start a new career. Internet training programs provide people with the flexibility that they need to study to become a CNA while [...]
CNA Recertification
CNA Recertification is the process of renewing your nursing assistant certification. All states require the renewal process to be done every two years. The renewal has to be done before the last day of your birth month. Criteria for Recertification You must have worked for a minimum of 150 hours in the duration of the [...]
Why CNA Certification Matters
A certified nurse aide is a nursing assistant who has received formal training. If you want to become a certified nurse aide, you will need to complete an accredited training program and pass the exam for certification. There is a difference between a nurse aide and a certified nurse aide. A certified nurse aide has [...]
CNA Training – Taking Vital Signs
When you are train to be a CNA, you will learn about taking vital signs. This will be an important part of your day when you are working as a certified nursing assistant. You will help to monitor a patient’s vital signs throughout your shift. You will learn the procedure for taking vital signs when [...]
Guest Post By Stephanie Jewett, RN, MBA
Good Evening readers. By way of introduction, my name is Stephanie Jewett. I have been a registered nurse for 30+ years in a host of fields and also hold a MBA from Regis University in Denver, Co. I’m going to talk a little bit about how I got the idea to go into nursing school, [...]
Getting The Right CNA Education
You will need some CNA education if you are planning for a career as a nursing assistant. Your education will prepare you to take the necessary CNA certification exam. The course will provide you with the training and education you need to work successfully as a nursing assistant. There are a variety of course options [...]
The CNA Certification Program
If you want to become a certified nursing assistant, you will need to complete a CNA certificate program. A CNA certificate program will teach you the theory and procedures that you need to know to be a nursing assistant. You will have hands on training teaching you how to safely take care of patients. You [...]
CNA Training And Becoming A Nurse Aide
If you want to work in a career as a nursing assistant, there are a few steps that you will need to take. Some healthcare facilities do have opportunities for nursing assistants that do not require CNA certification. However, if you want to work as a certified nursing assistant, you will need to complete a [...]
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