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Best Ways to Increase Your Wages as a CNA

Best Ways to Increase Your Wages as a CNA

There are many ways to increase your wages as a CNA including by earning specialty certifications, proving your worthiness and choosing a high-paying employer.

  Career   Amy Harris
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Adult Daycare Jobs for CNAs

Adult Daycare Jobs for CNAs

With salaries around $29,640 per year and a demand that is steadily increasing, choosing to work as an adult daycare CNA is a great career option today.

  Career   Amy Harris
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A Brief History of CNA Careers

A Brief History of CNA Careers

Although CNA careers began with a small group of women volunteers helping overworked nurses during World War I, they are among the most popular careers today.

  Basics   Amy Harris
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5 Common Situations That Can Cause CNA Burnout

5 Common Situations That Can Cause CNA Burnout

Common situations that can cause CNA burnout include long work hours, heavy work loads, problems with coworkers, stress and problems with supervisors.

  Career   Amy Harris
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How Much Can I Earn as a CNA?

How Much Can I Earn as a CNA?

While the average salary for CNAs in 2019 was $29,640, there are many factors that can affect this figure including your experience, location, and employer.

  Basics   Amy Harris
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5 Steps to Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant

5 Steps to Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant

Five steps to becoming a CNA include earning a high school diploma, finding and completing a CNA program, passing the CNA exam, and securing employment.

  Basics   Amy Harris
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What is a Certified Nursing Assistant?

What is a Certified Nursing Assistant?

CNAs are valuable members of the healthcare team in a variety of facilities all across the country providing much-needed personal care to patients of all ages.

  Basics   Amy Harris
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Top 8 Specialized Roles for CNAs

Top 8 Specialized Roles for CNAs

Certified Nursing Assistants, or CNAs, can pursue additional training and education to assume more specialized roles. Learn about popular specialized roles for CNAs in this article.

  Basics   Amy Harris
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Is There a Difference Between CNAs and HHAs?

Is There a Difference Between CNAs and HHAs?

Although there are many similarities between CNAs and HHAs, some differences can be found in training requirements, job responsibilities and work environments.

  Basics   Amy Harris
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Five Great Schools for Aspiring CNAs in San Diego, CA

Five Great Schools for Aspiring CNAs in San Diego, CA

Five of the top CNA schools in San Diego, CA include Miracosta College, Long Beach City College, Imperial Valley College and College of the Desert.

  Training   Amy Harris
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