Red cross CNA classes are still some of the best opportunities for becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. Though there are an increasing number of online CNA training programs, and many of them are very good, this is the type of profession requiring a lot of “hands-on” skills. This is the one caveat of online programs [...]
By Melanie Ullman
If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably already decided to pursue CNA training. The big question then is how to do it. Distance learning, studying online, and getting your degree or certificate “remotely”, is increasingly becoming a choice over campus programs. More and more people are getting their education online because of the [...]
By Melanie Ullman
There are a number of professions that are quite demanding and rewarding at the same time. Working as a can or Certified Nursing Assistant is not easy, but you will certainly love the work and getting to see your patients get better. You will take pride in helping them cope with and overcome [...]
By Mark Alison
There are so many great reasons to become a Certified Nursing Assistant: plenty of CNA jobs available; choices in work environments; the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives every day; and the ability to earn a good living. The average annual salary for a CNA is almost $30,000.
CNA training can be [...]
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 written portion [...]
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 [...]
By Brenne Meirowitz, B.A., M.S., M.A.
There are many places to enroll in CNA training class to become a Certified Nursing Assistant, but American Red Cross CNA training is one of the most popular. One of the reasons is that it is widely available, and the quality of the course and instructors is very high. [...]
By Brenne Meirowitz
If you are considering a career in nursing, you may be eligible to receive free CNA training (Certified Nursing Assistant) through your employer or potential employer. Currently, the U.S. Federal Government offers health industry employers reimbursement for the expense of training for certain occupations through Medicare.
One of these includes training for Certified [...]
If you are interested in becoming a certified nursing assistant but are deterred because of the cost of tuition you should know that there are a number of low-cost or free CNA training programs available. Depending on your location and your willingness to research there are a variety of sources to receive nursing assistant training. [...]
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 [...]