Who’s Who In the World of Nursing
If you’re interested in working in the medical field, you are probably already aware of the great need for nurses within America’s hospitals, nursing homes, and other institutions. Studying to become a nurse or a nursing assistant is likely a smart career move, as it is a field that [...]
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Difference Between CNA, LPN and RN
Thursday, May 19th, 2011What to Expect at Your CNA Skills Test
Saturday, June 26th, 2010To become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you must take a written exam, followed by a practical, or skills test. In order to qualify for the testing, you must have completed an accredited training program, or have at least two years of experience in the field (as an orderly, for example). The skills test is [...]
Time and Cost of CNA Training
Monday, June 14th, 2010As you probably know, becoming a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) is far less time-consuming and costly than many other vocational training programs. It is a field which has already experienced and will continue to see tremendous growth, as CNAs are the primary caregivers for elderly patients in nursing homes, assisted care facilities, and hospice [...]
A Day in the Life of a CNA
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), is a very busy individual. CNAs are on the “front line” of patient care, carrying out the bulk of hygiene and monitoring tasks. They perform this kind of work so that the supervising nurse – either a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – can focus on more [...]
Red Cross CNA Training
Friday, May 14th, 2010One excellent way to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) is to complete training through the American Red Cross. Remember, the Red Cross is not a government agency. It is a charitable organization which depends on donations and volunteers to carry out its lifesaving missions. The American Red Cross supplies almost half [...]
What Is The CNA Certification Test?
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) will need to have taken a nursing assistant course and then pass a CNA certification test. If you have maintained good study habits and have passed your required classes, the certification test is not that hard. All of the answers on this test are found by attending CNA [...]
What are the Duties of a CNA?
Wednesday, February 24th, 2010Before launching into a discussion of CNA duties, it is important to remember exactly what CNA stands for – Certified Nursing Assistant. The essence of the job is to help patients with those daily care tasks that, while important for the patient’s well-being, do not require advanced specialized training. This helps free up RNs (Registered [...]
CNA Job Description
Sunday, December 27th, 2009A Certified Nursing Assistant – or CNA – plays a role of vital importance in most hospitals. CNAs are known alternatively under many names, such as orderlies, nurses’ aides, and Patient Care Assistants (PCAs). But what all these individuals have in common is that they are on the “front line” of patient care.
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Overview Of The Certified Nurse Assistant Role
Thursday, December 10th, 2009These days it is difficult to imagine a hospital without a certified nurse assistant as a part of the team. In fact, it is difficult to imagine not having certified nurse assistants in any situation or facility that requires a health care team of some sort. So what are they needed for? There are actually [...]
What’s a CNA?
Saturday, December 5th, 2009As is the case with so many professions and activities, depending on the state you are in or the school you are attending, there are different ways of naming what is, essentially, the same thing. It is a common issue among teachers, particularly, as each state has different requirements, and words like “certified,” “licensed,” and [...]