It is true that being a CNA is one of the most rewarding healthcare jobs you can ever have; but ask any CNA and they’ll be quick to say that the #CNAlife is far from being a bed of roses - unless you’re talking about an overgrown rose bush complete with gigantic thorns! If you’re a CNA and reading this, then you probably already know just how much of a rollercoaster ride … [Read more...]
Upping Your Game: Go From a CNA to RN
Considering going from a CNA to RN? If you're an experienced CNA and have been thinking about becoming a nurse, this post is for you. Nursing school is a big step, but there is nobody more well-positioned to take on the realities of working on a busy ward than a nurse who has spent some time “in the field” as a CNA. However, sometimes the ins and outs of the application process … [Read more...]
CNA Salary And Opportunities: A No-Frills Guide
Before we dive into CNA salary, you'll need some background. If there was ever an occupation that you could go into that would assure you had a job for the rest of your natural life, becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is that job. Not only do CNAs help the nursing profession as a whole meet the ever-increasing demand for the delivery of care to an aging population, … [Read more...]