There are lots of questions that come up surrounding being a CNA. Here we thought we’d post some quick answers to the common questions we have seen. What DON’T CNAs do? Well, CNAs are not RNs, or Registered Nurses, so they do not do the same tasks that an RN does. They do support the [...]
Nursing Assistant Jobs
When looking for Nursing Assistant jobs, most people automatically think of hospitals. There are more places that these type of jobs can be found, however. One must not overlook other areas of health care that can require the need of Nursing Assistants. Here are some ideas of other places to apply for a Nursing Assistant [...]
Benefits to Being a Certified Medical Assistant
Once you have graduated from an accredited college or school, you can write an exam to be a Certified Medical Assistant. Passing this final test will give you the certification that is necessary for working in the field of a Certified Medical Assistant in the health care arena. There are many positives to working as [...]
CNA Work Interview Questions
Finding CNA work is not only about having a good resume and having the CNA certificate. It is also about making a good impression. How well you do during a CNA job interview will have a big effect on whether you get hired or not. You have to appear a certain way and be confident [...]
Certified Medical Assistant Benefits
A Certified Medical Assistant is someone who has been through the rigorous training by an accredited college or university. Besides passing the test at the CNA school, the graduate has also passed a board certification exam. This will give them their designation and make them more valuable to an employer. There are many benefits to [...]
Nurse Aide Registry Data
The Nurse Aide Registry is an organization run by the Department of Health for a particular state or province. There is a variety of information that the registry holds and does so for some very good reasons. The Nurse Aide Registry holds information relating to any nurses aide which has had a report against them [...]
Certified Nursing Assistant
A Certified Nursing Assistant is often called by it’s acronym, CNA. A CNA is the most often used term in the U.S., however in other countries it can be known to go by a variety of other names. In Canada it is sometimes called an RNA, a Registered Nursing Assistant, for example. Other places you [...]
CNA & Nurse Practitioner Jobs
When looking for CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) jobs, you should keep your eyes open for Nurse Practitioner jobs (NP) as well. Often you will find CNA jobs and NP jobs available in the same institution. In some countries, the job titles are blurred and hold quite similar responsibilities. However, in most cases for North America, [...]
Find CNA Work
When you’re finished your studies and ready to go find CNA work, it’s a good idea to organize yourself. Finding CNA work will come easier to those who are organized, as this is a quality that will come through in your interview. How satisfying to be able to answer questions asked of you without much [...]
CNA & Medical Assistant Job Description
A medical assistant’s job description can be quite similar to a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). Where you are employed, will depend on the actual tasks you are required to perform. It is all at the discretion of your employer. As well, if you are certified, a medical assistant job description could end up having more [...]