Interview Attire
What do you wear to an interview? This is a very common question. Certainly, business attire is always appropriate for an interview. Business attire would consist of dress slacks and a dress shirt with tie for gentlemen, and a dress or pantsuit for ladies. Interview clothing should be modest, professional and attractive. First impressions certainly count and you only get one opportunity to make a first impression. If you choose to...
C.P.R. and Y.O.U.
Do you have to have your CPR certification to take the state CNA test? No. CPR (also known as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) certification is not required for the CNA test – but there may be questions on the written exam that deal with emergency care. Getting your certification in CPR and First Aid can provide the knowledge that makes these questions easier to answer. However, most employers DO require CPR and First Aid certification...
And your next course should be…
So you have your CNA certification and you want to know what your next step should be. There are so many courses out there, which one is right for you? Should you take an EKG course? Get certified in Phlebotomy? Take a Medication Assistance (commonly called “Med-Tech”) course? Obtain a Home Health Aide certificate? Go back to school for Medical Assistant? Enroll in a nursing program? Well, the simple answer is…where do you want to...
Where do CNAs work?
Where do CNAs work? Pretty much everywhere healthcare is performed! Certified Nursing Assistants can work in a wide variety of settings in healthcare. Some of these you may be familiar with, but some may surprise you! Read on for a brief description of many settings that CNAs can find employment! Hospitals: This is probably the first place people think of when they think of CNAs. CNAs in this settings will perform...