My organizational experience developed both in high school,
My organizational experience developed both in high school,
The healthcare industry is one of the few career fields that, despite hard economic woes, is hiring at an alarming rate. Healthcare jobs are expected to grow faster than any other industry-roughly 22%, or 3.2 million new jobs, by 2018 (Healthcare Occupaions). As the medical field advances, career opportunities in healthcare become increasingly diverse. The top two most in demand jobs are a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and a Registered Nurse (RN) (Perry). Although both of these jobs are similar in which they both serve the needs and care of patients they are distinctly different in education, job responsibilities, salary, and career opportunities.…
What's a CNA? Some people think Certified Nursing Assistants aren't very important but that's not the case. Do you know what CNA’s do on a daily? In my English class everyone was assigned to write a three page Iserach paper on a topic of your pick. A Isearch paper isn't the same as a research paper. A Isearch paper is a paper that consist more of the process you went through to get the research rather than the research you actually got. I chose CNA as my topic because i plan on becoming a CNA in my High School vocational class next year. I figured i could go ahead and have some prior knowledge before I get take that class. At first i was extremely confused about what a Isearch paper was but then i realized i was only overthinking it.…
Often overlooked, a certified nursing assistant is one of the most important cogs in the healthcare machine. Nursing assistants not only assist nurses with daily tasks, but also they ensure high-quality patient care that changes lives. Big Apple Training in White Plains, NY, provides the instruction you need to become a certified nursing assistant, certified home health aide, EKG technician, and more. Learn more about why this in-demand profession is important to healthcare systems around the world below:…
I will tell you why you need to work as a certified nursing assistant before going to nursing school. If you are thinking about going to nursing school, and have not yet worked as a certified nursing assistant, or thought about being a certified nursing assistant. This essay will help to persuade you to being a nursing assistant before going to nursing school. The factors for this essay are; the field of working as a nursing assistant, the pros of being a nursing assistant, the outcomes of being a nursing assistant,…
I started my career in the healthcare field as a unit clerk. My primary duties were answering the telephone and call light system. After about a year, I wanted to do more so I decided to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA). My duties as a CNA entailed helping patients/residents with their activities of daily living. I quickly realized that I did not want to play that particular role in the healthcare field and that I needed to do more. I applied for the licensed practical nurse program and was accepted. After graduating and passing my state board exam, I worked as a licensed practical nurse for six and a half years before applying for the associate degree nursing program for registered nurses. I was accepted and after completion my career as a registered nurse began.…
The application process was scary for me because I was nervous about the responsibilities I would encounter as a CNA. One person who really helped me was my boyfriend’s mom, Susan. Susan was a nurse for thirty-four years and I reached out to her because of the many years of experience she had. She had told me that the smartest thing to do in the journey to becoming a nurse practitioner was to start out as a CNA and then, after completing high school, enrolling in a LPN program and then furthering on from there. I also talked to my cousin who is a diagnostic medical sonographer and she had told me if I wanted to become a nurse, taking classes that apply and working as a CNA is my best option. In addition, I read a book called Being a Nursing Assistant by Francie Wolgan. Wolgan talked about the benefits of starting of as a CNA and how that would affect me in college. The book had enlightened me and had a big influence on my final decision in applying to Allegiance Assisted Living, which is a nursing home around my area. The application was very simple and at first I did not need to provide proof of my training. It was almost like any other application, which was highly unexpected for me. After turning in the application, it only took about a week and a half to hear from them and when I went to the interview I got the job right away. Therefore, applying to a CNA position was just that next step I needed to take in regards to my…
I have been a CNA (Certified Nurse Assistance) for 7months now, and so far I enjoy it.Now each and every day it’s not going to be a wonderful great day. There’s going to be times when you’re going to just want to walk out and say "forget this, or I don't got time for this mess”, but you’re going to just have to get over it, there elderly people and half of them don't got it all, so just take a deep breath or walk away and come back when a resident has said something to you that you didn't like.…
On February 8, 2016 I was able to get a chance and interview Griselda Carreon, who is a Medical Assistant at Dr. Sosa Fernando MD, PA Clinic. During the interview I was able to learn much more information about what it takes to become a Medical Assistant. This profession consists of dedication, professionalism, ethics, morals, and of course responsibility like any other job. Yes, many might seem that this looks like a simple job, but in reality it takes practice and knowledge. Griselda was able to share with me what she does on a daily basis, and these consists of answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, checking fax, sending prescriptions, and of course making referrals. She said there is never a day where the clinic is slow, instead…
“Everybody come in sit down and shut your mouths.” Wait , I thought nurses were supposed to be nice, apparently Mrs. Butcher didn’t get the memo. My first day of CNA training was not a happy nor memorable day for me. But, the class was my first steps into my future career.…
Ever since I was little the field of nursing has fascinated me. I know that I am ready for this next challenge in my life. I am eager for this amazing opportunity to show that I am qualified to be the best CNA student that I can possibly be.…
With a higher than average predicted growth rate and people living longer, there is occupational security in this field. Additionally, the training and experience that CNAs obtain can be considered the groundwork for entry into the nursing field. While there are positive aspects, the work of a CNA is not easy. They work long hours in a fast-passed environment. They frequently need to turn, lift and transfer patients. Even when using proper equipment and technique, they are at risk for back injuries. A CNAs job is not by any means glamorous; they bath, brush teeth, and change adult briefs. While CNAs are low in the healthcare hierarchy, a good CNA is worth their weight in gold. A good, dedicated, and experienced CNA is a valuable member of the healthcare team. They are the boots on the ground who provide gentle, high-quality essential care to some of the frailest members of our…
As a certified nursing assistant (CNA) this application does represent a career change for me. For almost four years, I have been blessed to work at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center on 8Tower with such an amazing group of people. My coworkers have become such a pivotal part of my life and have taught me much more than any class of sorts could teach me. While on 8Tower, I was responsible for the activities of daily living commonly associated with being in the hospital. In addition to this, I was also responsible for gathering vital signs while also providing the utmost of care. Without of doubt this was the best part because it showed me the human aspect of medicine that most do not even get the chance to experience till later in life. Most…
During the summer I worked at a nursing home to gain some experience in the healthfield. Working as a certified nursing assistant really helped me grow and it is one of the most rewarding jobs I’ve had, it also was very challenging at times. As I said before I struggle with anxiety, but working as a nursing assistant pushed me to overcome some of the fears I had of communicating. I learned really quick when working in a nursing home you strongly need the ability to have good communication skills because without it you can’t communicate with the charge nurses, the residents or the other C.N.A’s. Everyday that I worked there I used different forms of communications such as body language which I learned says a lot about what a person is feeling.…
It was during this assignment that she was able to obtain her Master of Science in nursing degree, from the University of Arizona; where her courses included a focus in systems and data management("Nursing Informatics as a Career," 2011). She definitely believes that her graduate work prepared her for the advance nursing role. In 1996, the Air Force started a network of HMO’s operating under the umbrella of the…
My name is Tennille C. Mcleod. I am a 38 year old returning nursing student to Sojourner Douglass College. I have spent the last 16 years in the Dialysis/Renal medical field. When I graduated from high school I was unsure of which way I wanted to go with my life. I joined the US Army Reserves. I completed 8 years of service with the army and once I returned home to the civilian world I decided to pursue my career in medicine. I have always been a caring and compassionate person I even volunteered as a red strip volunteer at St. Agnes Hospital as a teenager. I believe that nursing and medical staff require a special type of person. One that has an open mind, patience, and a heart that is full of joy when it comes to helping others. My medical education started at Medix School in Towson, Maryland. I completed the medical assisting program which gives you the basic healthcare setting skills (ie phlebotomy, blood pressure readings, injections, and medical terminology etc). After completing the nine month program and externship I interviewed for a job with a Dialysis Facility. At the time I had no idea what kidney disease or dialysis was. I interviewed for the position of patient care technician. I was offered a job with Dialysis Management which offered a full training in dialysis, full benefits, and not to mention it paid very well. During the intense 16 weeks of training there were times I didn’t think that this job was for me. This job required you to deal with a lot of blood at all times, different lethal and dangerous chemicals and the patients. My, oh my the patients some of them so fragile, so ill, and a lot of them just like me unaware of the illness that is now a part of their life forever.…