If you’ve gone through an average schooling scenario, you are used to attending a class, studying, then taking an exam. You would have to be pretty crazy to skip the class part and go right to the test, right? Believe it or not, here in the Florida CNA world, many people both try to do …
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A time comes in everyone’s life when they need a second chance, and for a lot of people, becoming a CNA is that second chance. Using your second chance at life to improve the lives of others is an incredibly inspiring sentiment. But for people who are trying to walk away from past mistakes, the …
CNAs have one of the most practical sets of skills. Being able to take vitals and knowing how to care for people when they’re at their lowest is more than important, it’s essential. Because of this essential skill set, there are a lot of places where CNAs are needed. This is great for you as …
Vital signs are called vital signs for a reason—they’re vital. They measure some of the most basic functions of our body, whether our heart is pumping or our lungs are filling with sweet, sweet O2. If something is going wrong in the body, your vitals are the quickest way to tell. That’s why CNAs are …
On this blog, we celebrate the hard work and determination of those wanting to become certified nursing assistants. And, yes, we are a little biased toward wanting you to take the leap into the challenging, wonderful world of being a CNA. But we also know a sane person doesn’t apply for a job without knowing …
After weeks of working hard in your program and thinking positive thoughts, the day has arrived. It’s time to take your CNA State Exam, the test that will decide if you get your license. If you’re hyperventilating right now, let us calm your fears. Countless CNAs have gone before you (probably scared just as witless …
In our blog, we love discussing the versatility of being a certified nursing assistant. We’ve talked about working with patients in a hospital or nursing home setting, but there are additional ways to work as a CNA. One option is to work with patients directly in their homes. Home health care is a truly unique …
If you’re currently reading this page, chances are you have already thought about becoming a certified nursing assistant to some extent. If you have, chances are you’ve browsed the web and have heard mixed things about the job. If you’re still on the fence about whether to take the leap, here are some compelling reasons …
Becoming a CNA is sort of like one of those “Choose Your Own Adventure” novels. For those who don’t remember these books (which is probably more than those who do), in the novels, everyone starts the story in the same place and in the same way, but as you read the story, you reach points …
There are a lot of things that might have brought you here. Maybe you’ve wanted to be a nurse all your life. Maybe you were doing something completely different but now you’ve found yourself here, thinking about leaving it all to join the ranks of people who have made the brave choice to become a …
