CNA Training Exemptions? There are a few reasons why you, as a CNA, may be required to retake your CNA training. You might be moving to another state, many of which require re-certification and additional CNA training before you can begin working as a CNA. Or perhaps you let your certification lapse recently, as you [...]
CNA Training After your certification, you will be responsible for obtaining a certain number of hours of additional CNA training each year. For many CNAs, this means attending lectures and workshops. For some however, continued CNA training is a bit more hands-on. A few Illinois nursing facilities, named the Aviston Countryside Manor and the River [...]
After CNA Training During CNA training, you will learn how to treat many different types of patients. At times, you may be called upon to be a safety companion for patients who are agitated, confused, or suicidal. A safety companion is an individual who provides one-on-one care and attention to patients who are demonstrating risky [...]
Putting Your CNA Training to Use During your CNA training, you will learn about different ailments, like contractures, that may affect your residents. You will also be taught how to help your residents avoid these problems and deal with them if they do happen to occur. Once you complete your CNA training, you will be [...]
CNA Training or NAI? Depending on what state you live in, you may hear the term NAI more than CNA. Here’s the definition of the two terms and an explanation of which you need and why. Do I Need CNA Training or NAI Training? NAI stands for Nursing Assistant I while CNA is the abbreviation [...]
Career Success After CNA Training After you have completed CNA training and have begun working as a certified nursing assistant, you may be surprised to find that your job does not always entail assisting residents with personal or nursing care. You may also be called up on to help them take part in recreational activities. [...]
CNA Training No matter what facility you decide to work in after CNA training, you may notice that there always seems to be a group of residents sitting in chairs or wheelchairs near the nurse’s station. In some cases, CNA training graduates who work in the facility may not have the time to constantly supervise [...]
Career Advice for the CNA Training Graduate Once you’ve successfully completed your CNA training and have embarked on your new career, you may be tempted to fall into some of the same patterns I’ve seen other CNA training graduates fall into. There’s nothing wrong with finding your groove and becoming comfortable with your new position, [...]
Your CNA Training – On the Job Issues Now that you’ve completed your CNA training and have made the decision to work as an in-home health care CNA, there are a lot of different issues you’ll have to learn to deal with. As a CNA training graduate, you are prepared for the basics, but what [...]
What if Your CNA Training Didn’t Prepare You We get a lot of questions from recent CNA training graduates who become frustrated with their first jobs, especially if they are at retirement or senior adult centers. If you are a recent CNA training graduate looking for employment, keep this in mind: Although you’ve learned all [...]