As a Certified Nursing Assistant, you’re responsible for a variety of essential patient care tasks. While the overarching job functions of a CNA are surprisingly consistent throughout all specialties, it is possible to have additional or different duties based on workplace. If you’re interested in learning more about the varied career options available when you…
For many aspiring nurses, compensation isn’t their driving force. While you may be drawn to this dynamic and vital career based upon your desire to help your fellow man, annual income certainly plays a role when determining specialties. Contrary to popular belief, there’s a myriad of unique and profitable career opportunities for professional nurses outside…
For anyone who’s ever purchased an ill-fitting pair of shoes, you understand how painful and frustrating this situation is, both literally and figuratively. Of course, this situation is a pain for all persons, but when it comes to nurses, improper shoes can mean the difference of having a productive and swift shift or one that’s…
As with any career, there are many pros and cons of being a CNA or Certified Nursing Assistant. While this career offers a slew of advantages, such as gaining hands-on experience in a medical environment, there are also several disadvantages worth noting. The following are the most noteworthy benefits and drawbacks of working as a…
Your career is an important component of life, but as many professionals already understand, your career is not THE most important element of life. While you may be passionate about your career choice, if this profession doesn’t support genuine work-life balance, then you’ll soon find yourself wading through the murky waters of exhaustion. For most…
First off, congratulations! You’ve successfully accomplished an amazing task. Nursing school for Registered Nurses is notoriously difficult. Pushing through and graduating is something you should always feel incredibly proud of. However, in the midst of this celebration, a new challenge quickly approaches. Simply because you graduated nursing school doesn’t mean you’re ready to stroll down…
After graduating school, and passing your licensure examination, you may feel it’s time to take a break and relax. While you should absolutely congratulate yourself, now is not the time to take it easy. In fact, the first several years of your RN career are some of the most important. During this time, you should…
After completing schooling and passing the challenging NCLEX-RN examination, you have finally have your RN Degree and have entered into the realm of a working Registered Nurse. While this is an exciting time, diving into the complex and fast-paced world of medical clinics proves difficult for even the most skilled RN. So, how can you…
As you undergo schooling and engulf yourself in the intense training required to become a Registered Nurse, you may think the hard part is over upon graduation. While your training program lays the foundation of your future career, the real work has yet to begin. In order to become a licensed Registered Nurse, you must…
As a Certified Nursing Assistant, or CNA, you hold a very specific role within the medical team. When it comes to patient care, CNAs are responsible for not only assisting in patient care, but supporting RNs and other medical staff in many ways. Due to the nature of this work, Hospital CNA workers undergo a…