Archive | CNA Certification

If you are a nurse’s aide who is considering moving to a different state, you may be worried about how to transfer your license to the new state so you can get back to work quickly.  Luckily, all 50 states now practice what is called reciprocity based on the standardized N-CLEX.  If you already have [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]