i am looking to get into nursing and so is my husband, we want to start off with cna's...i know in kansas they require 96 contact hours...now should we go through a community college or a tech school? or should we go for ma's?
also, when i get my cna will i be able to work in the neo natal ward,with the new borns?
i really did not know where to post this, sorry...but i really want to get into nursing and right now i see it as the best way for us..
i am looking for more information and good advise too, This info was helpul but you guys i still dot get it. So its best to go to CNA training at a community college, rather than a tech school, What exactly is the diff though what does one offer that the other doent? And when your a CNA are you put in a certain working environent under the supervisio of just one nurse, like ogbyn,pedeatrics, surgery, or do you pretty much do everything your told to do. I have been considering these onlline programs is that a good idea? IM LOST talk to me like im 4 yrs old Im not understanding clearly
Honestly, it really shouldn't matter where you get the training. I'm going through a community college because I'm already a student there doing pre-reqs for a nursing program. Go with whatever is affordable and convient for you. Someone mentioned in this thread that they were able to get a hospital job and they trained at a long term facility. I applied at every hospital closest to me and I didn't have much luck. I was told by an instructor to try the PCT program because if your resume shows most of your experience in long term care then they are less likely to hire you. When you are a CNA you are under the supervision of a nurse. As for the online programs I'm not really sure. But this depends on the guidlines of the board of nursing in your state. Is there a clinical component to the program? I didn't know there were online programs for CNA's.
Honestly, it really shouldn't matter where you get the training. I'm going through a community college because I'm already a student there doing pre-reqs for a nursing program. Go with whatever is affordable and convient for you. Someone mentioned in this thread that they were able to get a hospital job and they trained at a long term facility. I applied at every hospital closest to me and I didn't have much luck. I was told by an instructor to try the PCT program because if your resume shows most of your experience in long term care then they are less likely to hire you. When you are a CNA you are under the supervision of a nurse. As for the online programs I'm not really sure. But this depends on the guidlines of the board of nursing in your state. Is there a clinical component to the program? I didn't know there were online programs for CNA's.
Yea the online program seems so weird to me but there are so many out there offering programs in medical assisting and some in CNA but it seems like no one really knows enough about it so i can get some feedback, i should probably start a new thread about that. But whats the "board of nursing" in my state how do i find that information, is this rules and regulations about becoming or practicing nursing in the state? Thanks for the info! :thankya:
I was checking out the online cna course you were interested in, and have you looked at their accreditation? When I googled the "so called" accreditor, all an online education place has to do is PAY THEM $500 to get their certificate saying they are an OK school.... I do not think that any state BON would take that certificate and let you work! Just a warning -- dont do online study unless its from a WELL KNOWN school!
Yeah, I mean start IVs. But that is in second semester of the course and there is a short phelobotmy course in between that last for a couple of weeks. I can't remember off hand how many training hours we have to have at the end. I thought it would be cool because by the time I'm finished I should be starting the nursing program. I could work on the weekends and get some experience.
That is pretty scary! What state are you in? In some states lpn's can't even start IV's (never understood that one) but they are going to let CNA's/PCT. I would check with the BON before doing it.
I was checking out the online cna course you were interested in, and have you looked at their accreditation? When I googled the "so called" accreditor, all an online education place has to do is PAY THEM $500 to get their certificate saying they are an OK school.... I do not think that any state BON would take that certificate and let you work! Just a warning -- dont do online study unless its from a WELL KNOWN school!
:uhoh21: :bowingpur Thnks for that i will definitly take that advise, ill just find a community college program, Thanks again,
That is pretty scary! What state are you in? In some states lpn's can't even start IV's (never understood that one) but they are going to let CNA's/PCT. I would check with the BON before doing it.
I found out about it on the program on my state's BON website. It is a one year program. After we complete the first semester we are a CNA/PCT. In the second semester we learn more advanced skills. I'm not sure about LPN's starting IV's. The program for LPN's was phased out. There are a couple of schools that stop offering the program. Anyway, when I actually get into the clinical setting I don't plan on doing anything that I don't feel comfortable with or would go against the rules and regulations of the BON.
I have a question whats the big diff from a medical assistant and a CNA, ok so you would be supervised by a physician instead of a nurse, ut i mean whats the BIG BIG diff. Are the programs preety much th same, will it take me about the same time to complete them, cause nashville only has medical assisting programs, not really CNA trainging, what shall i do,
I have a question whats the big diff from a medical assistant and a CNA, ok so you would be supervised by a physician instead of a nurse, ut i mean whats the BIG BIG diff. Are the programs preety much th same, will it take me about the same time to complete them, cause nashville only has medical assisting programs, not really CNA trainging, what shall i do,
I think the difference in medical assistant and nursing assistant is that nursing assistants focus on bedside dutes and working with people who require frequent evaluation. They most often work in nursing homes and hospitals. Medical Assistants work mostly with people who come into clinics and doctors offices. Medical assistants (depending on where you are) perform duties such as taking vitals, height and weight, prepare and administer injections, apply dressings and record EKG's. There duties also may include record maintenance, patient scheduling, and other office tasks. Here is a link to the page for CNA programs in your area:
Sorry for slow response. Two kids, husband, two jobs, house, full load in school. Yada, Yada, Yada. Good Luck with what you decide to do. Let us know how it goes. I'm still learning to. I would love to read other peoples experiences. Anyway, Hope that Helps!!! :)
What state are you in? In some states lpn's can't even start IV's (never understood that one) but they are going to let CNA's/PCT. I would check with the BON before doing it.
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Honestly, it really shouldn't matter where you get the training. I'm going through a community college because I'm already a student there doing pre-reqs for a nursing program. Go with whatever is affordable and convient for you. Someone mentioned in this thread that they were able to get a hospital job and they trained at a long term facility. I applied at every hospital closest to me and I didn't have much luck. I was told by an instructor to try the PCT program because if your resume shows most of your experience in long term care then they are less likely to hire you. When you are a CNA you are under the supervision of a nurse. As for the online programs I'm not really sure. But this depends on the guidlines of the board of nursing in your state. Is there a clinical component to the program? I didn't know there were online programs for CNA's.