By Melanie Ullman Completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant program is the beginning of career in the medical career that can lead to advancement. To be more marketable to employers it is essential that all graduates of a state approved program complete a state exam for CNA certification. This exam tests the nursing assistant knowledge [...]
By Melanie Ullman Being in the front line of nursing, is not really like being in the line of fire when used as cannon fodder in a foot war, but it does have its ups and downs. When you are a Certified Nursing Assistant, you are in the front line of nursing. However the up [...]
By Melanie Ullman In order to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant, you must complete a nurses aide training course, then pass the CNA certification test given by the State Board of Nursing. The certification test consists of two parts, a written exam and a hands-on or ‘practical’ CNA skills test. Licensing is done by [...]
By Melanie Ullman The CNA skills test and exam is given to students in order to test their knowledge and understanding of the fundamental skills and concepts needed in order to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. The CNA exam is normally comprised of two parts – the written test and the practical skills test. The [...]
By Mark Alison CNA Training offers unparalleled opportunities for those who are motivated and want to make a difference. Do you like to help people make their lives better? Do you enjoy working with people on a one to one basis in their home or at work? With the economy in the tubes and our [...]
Who says that there is no such thing as free CNA training classes? Not the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH)! In cooperation with Tulsa Community College and Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education a fund of $371,000 has been established which will cover the cost of training approximately 900-1,000 CNA students in 2010. [...]
Upon graduating from a state approved nursing assistant course and successfully passing a state given certification test, an individual can work in many organizations as a certified nursing assistant, or CNA. As a practicing nurse assistant, you will gain experience each day just by performing your duties, developing additional skills is both expected and desirable. [...]
Sample test questions for CNA exam can help you get a sense of what’s involved and whether your ready for the NNAAP (National Nurse Aide Assessment Program) certification exam. The exam is administered by the American Red Cross. Whether your first considering becoming a certified nursing assistant, or have taken CNA training classes and are [...]
What is a CNA? The acronym stands for “Certified Nursing Assistant”, or “Certified Nurse Assistant”. Nursing assistants work in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, adult day health centers, even personal homes. Wherever there is a need for personal medical care and assistance, CNA’s are often the one’s who perform the most basic needs for [...]
Red Cross CNA class training provides CNA certification via the American Red Cross. It is available in many states, and follows a nationally-recognized Certified Nursing Assistant curriculum. Course hours will vary according to the state and as such clinical requirements may be longer or shorter in a particular state. The Red Cross CNA class uses [...]