What is Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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What is Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?

• The certified nursing assistant is the licensed
  person providing health care services to the
  patients in their daily routine. They also
  provide assistance to nurses in health care
  services.
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• The certified nursing assistant (CNA) is the
  licensed professional in the medical industry who
  directly interacts with the patients regarding
  all their daily needs.
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• The work of the nursing assistant is to assist
  the nurse and the duties may largely differ on
  what patients are in need of. The certified
  nursing assistants are needed in hospitals,
  health care centers, clinics and nursing homes.

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What is the Role of CNA?

• The certified nursing assistant also known as CNA
  is responsible for providing the health care
  services to the patients and also provides
  assistance to medical nurses. CNA can also work
  in the private clinics and nursing homes as a
  health professional. They are responsible for
  direct care of patients. CNA are the link between
  the nurses and the patients. The care given by
  the certified nursing assistant may include
• Grooming
• Bathing and hygiene
• Feeding
• Checking vital signs
• Social and emotional support
• Monitoring the patients

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How to Become a CNA?

• For CNA certification, one must undergo the
  meticulous course of training and clear the
  certification test to ensure the proficiency in
  all skills. The student should acquire knowledge
  in basic patient care that will include
  monitoring or vital signs like temperature and
  blood pressure. The nursing assistant should also
  be trained in CPR and ready for all other
  emergency situations.
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• If you wish to become a CNA, you should have
  completed your diploma or GED before you can
  enroll in the certification program. There are
  many specialized schools, colleges and
  universities undertaking CNA programs. The time
  duration for these courses is generally 6 to 12
  weeks. The CNA training classes are conducted by
  the registered nurses. These classes cover wide
  range of topics starting from how to bath a
  patient to how to position him/her properly.

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• The job of CNA can be very satisfying. It is a
  good feeling to help the person in need. This can
  bring you the great sense of accomplishment and
  personal satisfaction.
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