Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Classes & CNA Training Programs
Certified Nursing Assistants assist patients with routine tasks such as dressing, bathing and nutrition, and mobility. Nurse aide programs have a critical role in the development of professionals who embody the art and science of nursing.… Read the rest
As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you work under the direction of a licensed nurse to care for patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and home health care settings. Your responsibilities will cover a wide range of tasks that include measuring vital signs, assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring patients’ reactions to treatment, moving patients from the bed to the wheelchair, making beds and keeping rooms tidy, and measuring fluid intake and output.… Read the rest
The BLS reports the mean salary for a Certified Nurse Assistant in Nevada was $33,000 in 2014. The best-paid CNAs earned approximately $35,595 while those on the lower end of the pay scale earned $25,093 in Reno, Nevada. CNAs who work in the metropolitan areas of Reno, Las Vegas, Henderson and Carson City earn the highest salaries.… Read the rest
Like most other states, CNAs in the state of Nevada must be certified. The Nevada State Board of Nursing is the governing body that grants certification based on a number of qualifying factors. CNA candidates must complete a minimum of 135 hours of training including classroom, lab, and clinical work.… Read the rest