How to Become a CNA: Start a New Career in the Medical Field
What is a CNA?
CNA can stand for ‘Certified Nurse Aide’ or ‘Certified Nursing Assistant’. In some states they even have different initials like in Ohio they use ‘STNA’ and in Vermont ‘LNA’.
So what does it all really mean? The basic idea is that a CNA is a healthcare professional that has had some official training or testing and is registered or certified by the state to provide care and assistance to patients within the state’s rules.
Who hires CNAs?
Nurse aides work in all kinds of healthcare settings. You will find CNAs working in hospitals, clinics, home health, and rehab centers. The most demand for CNAs is in long-term care facilities like nursing homes and assisted living facilities. There is so much need with the aging population that you can often get a job at a nursing home and they will pay for your CNA education …
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