Andrea Thomas
Andrea Thomas

is a licensed practical nurse with over 14 years of experience. She has worked in many different nursing specialties ranging from mental health crisis stabilization to substance abuse to geriatrics. She is a certified CPR instructor, has completed several FEMA Incident Command training courses, and is certified through Johns Hopkins University as a contact tracer to aid during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trade

Certified Nurse Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant

On the job, you will ...

  • Clean and bathe patients 
  • Help patients use the toilet and dress 
  • Turn, reposition and transfer patients from beds to wheelchairs 
  • Measure patient vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patients’ health concerns and report information to nursing/management staff 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with their certified nurse assistant credentials often go on to work in hospitals, senior living facilities, schools, clinics, home health care agencies and more. 

In addition, completion of the Certified Nurse Assistant program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

Many individuals pursue further education such as earning their licensed practical nurse, LPN, or registered nurse, R.N., credentials. 

The credentials you will earn ...

In the Certified Nurse Assistant training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified nurse assistant license 
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers 
  • Heartsaver® Bloodborne Pathogens 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check, and completion of a training program meeting state content requirements 

 

 

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Certified Nurse Assistants assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information.

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Certified Nurse Assistants assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
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25,688