Cuddle.ducks

Hello..newbie here. I currently work with MR/DD individuals and have dealt in some home health issues, but would like to see into State Trained Nursing Assistant training. My problem is I don't know exactly what that entails and what the duties of the position would be. Also, what is the difference between STNA and CNA? I'm in Ohio, if that helps anyone out there that might know about the state training. Also, what is the ladder on nursing..as in what titles start at the bottom and work their way up? I'm thinking HHA, STNA, CNA, LPN, RN..I really don't know..help someone! I just would like to delve into the duties of each of the titles..very interested here. I also am looking for good info as to how long the training would be for each title..and get an idea of what salaries are going for now. I work for $8 an hour now and am looking to really go up to $10 or more. Then, work my way up the ladder. Hi! I just finished stna training (mid-ohio area) . I went through an adult career program for post high school students. I paid $905 for the 2 1/2 week course which included (tuition, books, physical, 2-step mantoux skin test, free resume done by the school's staff, CPR, First Aid, fee for state test). I have read that the salary for a full time STNA is around $25000, but I am looking for a job right now...and can't say for sure what it is (depends on what kind of facility you are working in and your region) I am sure you are already way ahead of my starting point...but I am glad I found this post..helpful question :-) Ducky Love

Hi all! Thanks for the post and comments. I just finished STNA training and am looking for a job. Just to put them out there, Madison Adult offers an excellent program for $905 (including tuition, books, physical, CPR, First Aid, Two Step Mantoux Skin Test (for tb) a free resume done by their staff, and the state test fee). It's a full time program lasting 2 1/2 weeks, I think and then there's the state test. The teacher was great (RN) and I loved the class. Now for the job....does any one know the rate for STNA's in Ashland nursing homes? I am just jumping into the medical field and have no idea about the minimums for any positions. I apologize if someone has already answered my question and I missed it. Thanks Ducky-Love