Emily began Think CNA Online in 2016 as a resource to bring nursing career, classes and training information to aspiring nurses across the country. Focusing on Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), Emily helps to inform students of the job description, roles and responsibilities of the career.
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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…
With the proliferation of digital life, it’s no surprise that online schools have become one of the most popular ways to expand your knowledge and earn a degree. This is especially true for those seeking to earn a nursing degree. Even though online schools offer a myriad of benefits, such as convenience and cheaper coursework,…
To say nursing school is a challenging experience is a massive understatement. For millions of BSN students who enroll in a Bachelors of Nursing program, the harsh reality of what it takes to become a nurse is far more tasking than they imagined. While there’s no way to simplify this intense degree program, there are…
If you’re currently working as a Registered Nurse or CNA, and are interested in progressing in this dynamic and versatile career field, then you may find earning your Masters of Nursing, or MSN, degree an inviting option. This challenging and in-depth degree program is designed to build upon your previous experience and training and reuires…
Most of us are familiar with the challenges of life. Whether it’s balancing your personal life with work, or simply trying to figure out how to fit in chores with your already hectic and overbooked schedule, one of the most important skills anyone must master is how to achieve balance; this is especially true for…
Once you’ve graduated and become an official Certified Nursing Assistant, starting your new CNA career can be an exciting, and nerve-wracking, experience. While you may have excelled at school, the harsh light of working in an actual clinic can be an overwhelming sensation. Whether this is your first time working in an official medical environment,…
Are you interested in starting a rewarding career as a Certified Nursing Assistant, or CNA? This dynamic and challenging career is among the fastest growing in the medical field. It’s no surprise millions of aspiring CNAs are taking the exciting plunge into the realm of this patient-centric schooling. While applying for CNA programs may feel overwhelming,…
Perhaps one of the most important elements of being a successful Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is powerful time management skills. While there are moments throughout your day that are unexpected, if you’re capable of sustaining effective time management, then you can juggle the unexpected with the expected. The following time management tips are refined from…
As with any other licensed medical career, to become a LPN you must not only complete an accredited training program, but take and pass the National Council of State Boards of Nursing examination. Known as the NCLEX-PN Exam, this timed multiple-choice examination is a requirement throughout the United States to begin working as an LPN.…