Certified Nursing Assistant Blog

In Arizona a CNA can be a Licensed Nursing Assistant at any time in there career and it is a more impressive title however there are some things to know. The following was a PowerPoint that I used for class that has been reformatted for this blog. Arizona State Board of Nursing 12/14/2019 •        CNA applicants need only meet the minimum federal requirements for CNA certification, and will be issued a certificate after completing an approved CNA program and passing the CNA certification tests. CNAs are required to practice 8 hours every two years to renew their license/certificate. A criminal background check is NOT required, and certification and recertification is free. •        The LNA must meet the minimum federal requirements for CNA certification, complete a criminal background check, apply and pay $50.00 to the AZBN. •        LNA’s have a higher level of oversight by the Boar...

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant, HHA I got my training/certifications from a Community College and have worked in a hospital, medical clinic and SNF setting. I have created this blog to help other CNA's and people just starting out. First I am not selling anything however I am frustrated that most things I find are most things I find are selling classes, products, etc..., or look down on being a CNA. So I am going to post things that I believe are useful to CNA's. PCT's, and students in the healthcare field. If my blog is not enough I will suggest some social network sites that will of interest to you. Allnurses.com - It is mainly for nurses but anybody can join. It has what I think of as junk posts however the non junk is really useful and interesting. Student Doctor Network.com - It is a social network forum site that is very popular among  Medical Students, EMT's, and Paramedics. It has some really great articles and sometimes interesting things in foru...