Red Cross CNA training is the perfect choice for those who want to become certified nursing assistants because of the standard of excellence this program entails. The curriculum not only complies with federal standards for CNAs, but also includes individual state requirements that may not be the same as the federal requirements. What Kind of [...]
If you’ve signed up for Red Cross CNA training or other Certified Nursing Assistant training, it is probably at least somewhat because you know it’s a career that will always be in demand. But what happens if the money for nursing care dries up? Well the good news is, it isn’t going to happen. Below [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]