The CNA Certification Category

Can I Use My CNA License in a Different State?

You’ve taken the classes, studied hard and passed the state certification test.  Congratulations!  You are now a certified nurse assistant!  At some point in your career, however, you may find yourself relocating to another state.  Because certifications are administered on the state level, you will have to obtain a new ... Continue reading

Certified Nursing Assistant: A Typical Day at Work

If you are considering getting a job as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) then you probably will want to know how a typical day would go. CNAs have a busy schedule that is patient intensive and a regular day would go something like this: First thing in the morning, you would ... Continue reading

Differences in CNA Certification Tests between States

Every State in the USA has slightly different rules and criteria for passing CNA certification tests. Different states even have slightly different rules about when you are qualified to take the CNA certification exam. Because of the content of the exams is not exactly the same for each state, there ... Continue reading

Licensing Requirements For A Certified Nursing Assistant

So, you are interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). A CNA works as a state-licensed medical support provider for patients in medical facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and private homes. They help doctors and registered nurses with patient care by helping the patients with their personal hygiene, ... Continue reading

CNA Certification in California

People who wish to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in California must undergo specific requirements. The Department of Health Services (DHS) has approved hundreds of certified CNA training classes all over the state and also keeps an active CNA registry that lists the names of every person certified and ... Continue reading

CNA Certification Guide

If you want to be a certified nursing assistant (CNA) then you must finish a CNA certification class. This class could last anytime from a couple of weeks to several months depending on where you go for the class. A CNA training class will be able to meet the requirements of ... Continue reading

Requirements for CNA Certification

When making the decision to pursue a career as a certified nursing assistant or CAN one must take into account that there are certain requirements that must be me in order to do so. This process can also require many forms that need to be filled out as well. There are ... Continue reading

CNA Certification Requirements

Becoming a certified nursing assistant is a wonderful dream for many. This is an in-demand job which is only growing. Finding out the certification requirements  you need should not be a hassle at the very least. In order to gain these certification requirements one must meet certain educational requirements, competency ... Continue reading

CNA Certification Tips

A career as a Certified Nursing Assistant can be very rewarding and CNA’s are is in high demand. Here are a few tips and pointers if you are working on your CNA certification. The first thing that you want to do is find a school that offers CNA ... Continue reading

How to Become a Certified Nursing Assistant?

Am I qualified? If you want to be a nursing assistant, it is important that you have the passion when it comes to helping people. More often than not, new CNAs become so overwhelmed with the number of tasks at hand thus resulting to dismay and frustration. Being a CNA can ... Continue reading

How to Become a Certified Nursing Assistant

Certified nursing assistants apply direct care to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, doctor’s offices, home care, clinics and mental health facilities.  Certified nursing assistants are, also, known as nursing aides, nursing assistants, home health aides, patient care technicians, and orderlies.  Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse, or Licensed ... Continue reading

How to Become a Cerified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

First let's define what a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is. A CNA is trained to assist patients with activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing and personal hygiene. Nursing Assistance work under fully qualified nurses such as Licensed Practical Nurses or Registered Nurses. CNA's are ... Continue reading

Becoming A Certified Nursing Assistant

Do you want a rewarding career in the medical field, but are not sure how to get started? Do you want to be ready to work with patients in a short amount of time? Consider a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). CNAs work closely with ... Continue reading

CNA Certification and Certificate Programs

A CNA (Certified Nurse Aide), or a nursing assistant is a caregiver for people who need help with everyday tasks. A CNA may take vital signs, help clothe, bathe or assist the patient in other needed ways. This position is very important in any health care facility and typically spends ... Continue reading