CNA to PCT – Easy as 1-2-3!
Sep09

CNA to PCT – Easy as 1-2-3!

You have been roaming the jobs boards and see lots of openings for PCTs in the hospital, but very few CNA jobs listed. So, what exactly is a PCT and how can you get those jobs? The first thing you have to know is that a PCT (which stands for “Patient Care Tech”) is a CNA.  Yep, that’s right, you are already halfway there if you already have your CNA certification. A PCT is being used more often in acute care clinical settings...

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What is a Care Plan and Why Should I Care?
Sep05

What is a Care Plan and Why Should I Care?

“Every patient is different.”  Sure, we all know that, but what does it really mean? More importantly, what does it mean to YOU, a certified nursing assistant? Well, quite simply, when you walk into a patient’s room, you need to know what to do.  Care Plans provide specific instructions on what tasks healthcare team members (such as CNAs) should perform and HOW those tasks should be performed, based on the specific needs of the...

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Infection Control 101
Feb07

Infection Control 101

When do I wash my hands? A common error that new CNAs make is contaminating their hands after washing.  We all know that the sink faucet is dirty and we need a paper towel to turn it off to keep our hands clean…but then we do crazy things like elevating the head of the bed or closing the privacy curtain.  Let me help take the mystery out of environmental contamination for you! Learning to differentiate between clean and dirty items...

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Florida CNA Test Registration
Jan26

Florida CNA Test Registration

How do you register for the CNA exam in Florida? The application for testing can be accessed by visiting the testing agency’s website.  In Florida, the testing agency is Prometric and their website can be located at www.Prometric.com/nurseaide/fl.  Under the second heading “Candidate Information”, click on the box labeled “Online Application” to complete the “Certified Nursing Assistant Application...

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Online Videos
Jan21

Online Videos

How do I get ready for the test? We hear this question often.  You have graduated from class and your test is right around the corner.  Panic time!  Do you know the skills?  What if you forget a step?  What supplies do you need?  The questions are endless and probably keep you up at night.  Take a breath and relax.  You are probably more prepared than you think you are.  But just in case…keep reading! The problem is not you. ...

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