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Bill Proposed to Regulate Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Requirements

Bill Proposed to Regulate Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Requirements

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Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) introduced to S.739 to amend the Public Health Service Act to regulate the staffing ratio of nurse-to-patient requirements in hospitals. This bill would give the government the power to audit and penalize hospitals that fail to meet the minimum requirements. S.739 would only apply to any hospital across the country that(…)

How To Be Successful In CNA Classes

How To Be Successful In CNA Classes

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Certified nursing assistants, or CNAs, are the backbone of the nursing profession.  They are responsible for toileting, dressing, feeding, and the patient’s other daily living activities.  If you are someone who is considering nursing as a profession, pursuing this career track might be your way to test the waters.  Most CNA courses only last a(…)

A Look At CNA Salary

A Look At CNA Salary

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When you are considering a certified nursing assistant, or CNA, career, your first thought may be of the money involved.  If you are working for minimum wage or at a dissatisfying job, you may find that the pay and atmosphere of a CNA career is a bit better.  Although they don’t get paid as much(…)