vital role in our society,they are more than just nursing assistants. A certified nursing assistant’s (CNA) main role is to provide basic care to patients, as well as assist them in daily activities they might have trouble with on their own, such as bathing,dressing,cooking,transporting them places from one place to another. They take vital signs, administer medication, and to change the bed sheets for the patients. Certified nursing assistants need to have a strong mentality. They should be strong…
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A certified nurse assistant helps patients and clients with healthcare needs. Most CAN’s work in nursing home, adult day care centers, and personal homes. A certified nurse assistant collects all the information from their patients and clients than report the information back to their supervisors. CNA’s workload can become intense and fast-paced, but the human contact and ability to help those in medical need is a strong motivating factor. Nursing assistants fulfill basic quality-of-life needs for…
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The moment that first sparked my interest in the field of nursing and healthcare began when I was just thirteen years old. At that time, I entered a medical magnet high school and my four years of studies there provided me with insight into the nursing field. More specifically, during my senior year in high school, I decided I wanted to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). While I cared for patients, I felt a deep sense of satisfaction, confidence, and accomplishment. I then realized, my…
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job experience doesn’t correlate directly with this career path, I have still gained valuable skills from each which I will be able to take with me in life and work. I have recently become a Registered Nursing Assistant, and will soon gain my certification to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). This new job will help better prepare me for caring and understanding people as well as observing the effects of mental illness, which are prevent in the elderly. Education Cascadia College, Bothell…
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the full time position of a Patient Care Technician with Baylor Health Care System in day surgery working during the evening. I discovered this opening position on the Baylor Health Care system website under the career’s section. I am a certified nursing assistant with patient care technician experience and a passion for taking care of others in need. For the past year I have worked in the intensive care unit and emergency department with Medical Center of Lewisville. This is a very busy 24 bed emergency…
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During my sophomore year in high school, I was determined to complete a CNA course and become a certified nursing assistant. I pushed through the 80 hours of classes and clinicals and passed my state tests shortly after. I became employed at the local nursing home and strived to be the CNA who the residents knew always had a smile on. After a year of working here, I decided it was not working out and it wasn’t the work environment I wanted to be a part of. At this time I was given information about…
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A certified nurse assistant is responsible for assisting the resident with any of their activities of daily living that they either can not preform by them selves or need assistance preforming. Activities of daily living could be anything from walking (ambulating), eating, dressing, toileting, or even bathing. A certified nursing assistant is responsible for providing basic care to the patients. Depending on the location of residency the certified nursing nursing assistant may be a patients…
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My junior year in high school, I became a Certified Nursing Assistant. While in training, my class went to the nursing home daily to assist the elderly with daily living activities. In effect, I became astonished by the abundant amount of elderly men and women at the nursing home with a physical or mental disability. I realized how my own sister possessed similarities with them, both possessing disabilities and disadvantages. I built relationships and showed sympathy, which illustrated that a disability…
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I have been employed for three years at the South Dakota Developmental Center in Redfield. I am a lifeguard and I also work hands on with children and adults that suffer from a large variety of disabilities. I am also a certified nursing assistant and have worked with many elders. I didnt choose these certain jobs because I need the money, I chose these jobs because I love working with people and caring for those who may be in…
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Nursing: Registered nurses can perform an array of jobs. RN’s perform just a few of these, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, coordinate patient care, and provide advice and support for their patients and families. They also perform various health needs and keep medical records up to date. http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1141.00#menu Career Options When it comes to looking for a career that would best suit me I feel like I am defiantly leaning towards a…
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