The CNA number is the number that represents a patients name and address. The number is used to identify and make correspondence with patients who come to the hospital for check ups. The CNA number is the telephone number handed over to the hospital such that employees will be able to use the number to get in touch with patients for all correspondence. Remember that CAN simply stands for certified nursing assistant. What you also need to understand is that the CNAs are trained to serve clients and help the mainstream hospital stuff to handle patient matters.
Since the CNAs serve as an ancillary stuff to the medical doctors what it means is that they must have sufficient medical knowledge [...] Continue Reading…
So you have completed your CNA classes, and all that is left to take is the state-administered nursing assistant examination. Although you don’t need a degree to become a certified nursing assistant, you have to pass the nursing assistant exam to become certified and get a job in the medical field. Any test could be terrifying but with a bit of hard work and preparation, you can easily pass your CNA examination without difficulty.
What can you expect with the CNA test? Your exam is composed of two parts—written and clinical. The first part would test how much you’ve learned and understood the concepts presented and taught to you inside the class. It covers questions on [...] Continue Reading…
More and more, nurses in developing countries are packing their bags and heading to other countries. Why are they leaving? Studies have pointed out factors underlying the nursing exodus. In the Philippines, primary factors include inadequate workplace environment, lack of essential facilities and equipment and inadequate compensation and benefits. Other countries have also suffered severe economic crisis and the government had to downsize and can no longer provide additional employment.
Nurses also complain of a lack of recognition which leads to dissatisfaction and frustration at work. Nurses who stay and work for their countries don’t get recognition for their efforts and sacrifices. Under such horrible conditions, even family and loved ones, patriotism and the [...] Continue Reading…