Medical and healthcare sector is at its boom in today’s economy.  With a growing awareness amongst citizens about health, diseases , their remedies and cure, more and more people are opting for medical services and procedures.  Many hospitals , nursing homes , clinics and care homes are being established to cater to this huge demand that is evergreen and free of any recession.  This has also opened up vast career opportunities for young aspirants aiming to be nursing professionals.  A “Certified Nurse Assistant” or CNA is an entry level step in the ladder of nursing...

The Red Cross provides CNA training in different US states.  These training programs are offered by different state chapters of the Red Cross present in the US.  This training is currently available in approximately 36 states.  The training enhances the information and skills needed by students to become a CNA .  The courses are carried out under the supervision of Registered Nurses , with the assistance of Licensed Vocational Nurses .  Instructors are approved by the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary and Vocational Education, accepted by the California Department of Health Services...

After attending the CNA training program and working hard for achieving CNA certification , a person starts his/her career in nursing profession .  But soon after acquiring an experience of a few years, a CNA realizes that the roles and responsibilities of a CNA are very negligible and restricted as compared to a LPN ( Licensed Practical Nurse ) or a RN (Registered Nurse).  Moreover, everybody aspires to rise above the career ladder and nursing profession is not an exception.  With strong determination, inclination and correct guidance, a CNA can achieve great career progression within...

  To become a licensed CNA , one has to enroll for CNA classes , qualify the examinations and practical and acquire a CNA certification .  CNA training program involves theoretical and practical learning.  Students may choose to attend classroom sessions being offered at a number of healthcare facilities, hospitals , nursing homes and community colleges .  They may also plan to get trained under the American Red Cross special programs.  They may also take up CNA program online .  This gives a flexible and cost-effective approach of acquiring this certification . While deciding upon...

  CNA or a “Certified Nurse Assistant” is an entry level position in nursing profession .  A CNA is one step below a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and two steps below a Registered Nurse (RN). A CNA can work in any healthcare setup including Hospitals , Nursing homes , Clinics , Schools, Outpatient facilities etc. CNA’s provide routine day to day care to patients under the supervision of trained nurses. Their average salary varies from $9 to $12 per hour based on the workplace and experience of CNA. It is a profession that demands strong emotions of sympathy, empathy and...