There are a number of skills required of being a certified nursing assistant (CNA), and one of those checkboxes is knowing CPR, or cardiopulmonary resuscitation. But of all the skills taught to future CNAs, CPR reigns as one of the most important. While earning your American Heart Association CPR certification is required to work in […]
Working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) is a deeply rewarding career — one that is in high demand across the United States. However, because the work environment and duties vary from job to job and from company to company, not all positions will be right for you. As you begin your journey of discovering […]
Are you looking for are rewarding career as a Certified Nursing Assistant? There are many factors to consider when choosing a career path. Job security, flexibility, advancement opportunities and variety in your workday are just a few aspects to consider. While working as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) ranks highly in all of these factors, […]
To some, the job of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) may seem like a job of ticking off a long list of medical to-dos, such as vital signs and tending to a patient’s various needs. However, when you’re actually in the role, there is so much more to it. Your work as a CNA is […]
Graduation from high school is at the same time exciting and nerve-wracking. After completing four memory-filled years, you are finally getting a taste of freedom in deciding what your life will look like moving forward. Whether you’re the type who has your whole life mapped out or you’re scratching your head trying to think of […]
Whether you’re just starting your courses or have finished the exams and are officially a certified nursing assistant, you might be asking yourself: What kinds of jobs can I get as a CNA? In order to best prepare for the future that you want for yourself, it’s a good idea to learn what kinds of […]
One of the hardest parts about deciding whether you should sign up for a training course is that you don’t always know if the money and time will be worth it in the end. However, with online training courses to become a certified nursing assistant, the answer is much less mysterious than it may seem. […]
After putting in the long hours soaking up information in the classroom, learning skills and studying best practices, you’ve passed your CNA Exam. Congratulations, you can officially call yourself a certified nursing assistant. However, before you begin work, you have to go through the process of getting a CNA license in the state you plan […]
Are you a caring and kindhearted person with excellent communication skills? Your career in the health industry can begin in as few as thirty days by becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). CNAs are on the front-line for health care. Nursing assistants provide medical care services such as checking vitals for patients in long-term care, […]
Continuing Education (CE) is a valuable and necessary component of CNA/NAC training. Successfully completing at least twelve hours of continuing education units (CEUs) annually is required by federal law to be recertified as a nursing assistant. In Washington State, the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) requires that a Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) completes […]
