Certifed Nursing Assistant

The Basics of CNA Programs

The Basics of CNA Programs

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Thanks to the rising popularity of the nursing profession, CNA programs have popped-up all across the country in recent years. The resulting proliferation of courses being offered has created a major challenge for would-be students, however – determining how to compare the quality of these programs against one another. With this in mind, we’ve prepared(…)

A Typical CNA Job Description

A Typical CNA Job Description

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The CNA job description provided by most employers and nursing schools generally makes mention of things like “assisting with patient care” and “supporting the LPN/LVN or RN”. While this is certainly accurate, it is often a bit too vague to provide much insight to someone interested in becoming a certified nursing assistant. For this reason, we’ve provided(…)

How to Become a CNA in Three Easy Steps

How to Become a CNA in Three Easy Steps

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If you’d like to become a CNA, but aren’t sure how to get started, this step-by-step guide will point you in the right direction. Compared to other positions in the nursing field, the necessary training and prerequisites for working as a certified nursing assistant are surprisingly light and by following steps laid-out below, it’s possible(…)

Online CNA Programs

Online CNA Programs

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A certified nursing assistant is often on the front lines of patient care, and many of today’s professionals got their start through online CNA programs. The proliferation of CNA classes online has made it possible for many individuals, who otherwise would not have been able to pursue formal training, to embark upon an exciting career(…)

Your Guide to CNA Jobs

Your Guide to CNA Jobs

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If you want to get a head start on the nursing profession and find out what it’s really like, you could get a job as a certified nursing assistant, or CNA.  A nursing assistant is essentially the direct care provider for the patients.  You will help patients with a variety of tasks, including toileting, feeding,(…)

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(…)

What Are The Prerequisites For CNA Training?

What Are The Prerequisites For CNA Training?

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You’ve decided that you want to be a certified nursing assistant, or CNA, but you wonder if you meet the requirements to pursue training.  Fortunately, CNA work is entry-level, so you can have little-to-no experience and still take a class.  Some states even allow those who have worked as a CNA without formal training to(…)

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(…)

CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant

CNA – Certified Nursing Assistant

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For those who like working closely with people, caring for the sick, and working in a medical environment, they would be well advised to try out for a job as a certified nursing assistant, or CNA.  Working as a nursing assistant is hard work, but it is very rewarding for the closeness you develop with(…)