How to Become a CNA:
Beginner Certified Nursing Assistant's Guide

Every CNA has a great tip to share. What is yours? It could be something you discovered that makes your day a little smoother. Maybe it saves a little time or a few steps. Or perhaps it makes a patient more comfortable. And you realize that since you’ve thought of a tip, maybe other CNAs have, too. What if you could learn about some of the tips that have helped other CNAs? Let’s do it! Here is a collection of tips and tricks from other ...

Congratulations! You’ve completed your CNA training and passed your certification exam. Your name is now proudly listed in the state’s CNA registry. You are ready to start your new career.Now the big question is this: Where do you want to work?Health care depends on CNAs to provide the hands-on personal care that patients need. There are many settings in which this happens. As you build your career, you’ll have the opportunity to exp ...

Whether you’re looking for your first job or your next one, you need a resume that shows employers that you are a skilled professional. Your resume is a summary of your education, experience, and qualifications. When you submit a resume with an application or take it with you to a job interview, you are showing pride in your career and capabilities.If you’re new in the profession Even if you are just entering the workforce and have ...

What is a CNA skills test? A clinical skills test is a part of the CNA exam and requires candidates to perform five nursing tasks in front of an evaluator. You’ll be asked to demonstrate five duties in 30 minutes.You probably already know what you need to do to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Here’s a quick recap:Nearly every future CNA is most nervous about the Skills part of the certification examination. ...

One of the best ways to prepare for your CNA certification is to learn as much as you can about the job itself (see the CNA job description) and about what will be part of the examination process. Then, after you pass the state exam, you’ll need to know how to apply for your certificate in your state. Each state has specific requirements to become certified as a CNA. Download this table of state training specifics. To find out what your state ...

How to become a Certified nursing assistant There are four steps to becoming a nursing assistant:There are many academic, vocational, and technical colleges and universities that offer CNA training courses. The programs can be completed in one to two semesters, in a year, or in 18 months. CNA training programs can include lectures, demonstrations, testing, and practicum. Some programs require students to complete at least one internshi ...

You may be thinking about becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Perhaps you’ve even looked into some programs, so you already know that you’ll be spending at least 75 hours in a classroom and learning to perform the clinical skills you’ll need when you care for patients. It all sounds good, and you can’t wait to get started.75 hours of classroom time is required to become a CNAWhat else does it take to be a successful C ...

Are you interested in a career in health care? Would you like to be part of a team dedicated to healing and improving lives? Do you like the idea of giving direct personal care to patients? Is job satisfaction important to you? Maybe you should consider becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant.A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is an important member of the healthcare team. In fact, health care couldn’t happen without CNAs. The CNA is res ...