Nursing homes in America are starting to feel the pain of the nations dwindling economy. President Obama’s health-care reform proposal to cut over 1.5 billion to Medicare will result in nursing homes cutting services, laying off employees, and can ultimately end up in the closure of many long-term care facilities. According to a report by [...]
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5 Tips for Preparing a CNA Resume Cover Letter
When you are looking for a job as a CNA, your resume is a vital marketing tool designed to showcase your qualifications and sell you as an individual. In the same way, your cover letter is written to one specific employer so that you can demonstrate exactly how you are the best person for that [...]
Differences Between A CNA and A Medical Assistant
Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and medical assistants (MAs) are both in the business of helping people. These two career paths may have some similarities, but they are also different in many ways. Kind of like police officers and firemen- they both wear uniforms and help people, but the job description and responsibilities are uniquely different. [...]
Starting Your Career as a CNA
You’ve just completed your CNA training. What now? Well, the good news is that you are trained in one of the most in-demand fields today. According to the United States Department of Labor, excellent job opportunities are available to CNAs, and employment for trained CNAs is projected to grow faster than average. Due to the [...]
Legal Issues Concerning Nursing Assistants
With any type of professional license, there are certain legal responsibilities. As a working CNA you should be cognizant of potential legal liabilities that you may be exposed to throughout your career. If you fail to meet the proper medical standards, there could be significant consequences. It’s up to you to be familiar with local, [...]
How To Become A CNA Instructor
The demand for certified nursing assistants is increasing rapidly in the United States. The Bureau of Labor reports that CNA job opportunities will increase faster than the national average through 2018. This high demand for CNAs is also fueling the need for qualified CNA instructors. Before entering the workforce, certified nursing assistants receive hands-on training [...]
Advanced Training For CNA’s
Certified nurses’ assistants have many opportunities to hone their skills, stay up to date, and learn about new developments. Several courses are available, and new ones are being developed all the time. Last year the Journal for Continuing Education in Nursing published the results of a study conducted at Towson University in Maryland. A day-long [...]
CPR Guide For Nursing Assistants
Every good certified nursing assistant should be proficient at cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). To become skilled and certified at CPR you will need to practice on dummies with an instructor, but this will give you the basics so that you will already have some understanding of what you are doing when you take the class. Serious [...]
How to be a Good CNA
I have had the opportunity to work with many CNA’s in my career as a care provider and I have given my respect to a few and have lost respect for many. A CNA’s job is hard but full of rewards and joys. It can also be filled with unnecessary hardships imposed by other CNA’s [...]
Advancing Your Career after Becoming a CNA
You have become a certified as a nurses’ assistant and you are justifiably proud. You are employed in meaningful work that helps other people. What’s next? Many nursing assistants plan on making their own niche as certified nurses’ assistant their life’s work, and some elect to take on more challenging responsibilities as a registered nurse [...]
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