Top 15 Healthcare Careers

The purpose of this guide is to make 2015 high school seniors and juniors aware of several of the healthcare careers they may begin upon graduation. Most of the featured jobs are available to anyone with a high school diploma, pay above minimum wage and require less...

What is a CNA?

If you are wondering “What is a CNA?” A simple answer would be that a CNA, also known as a certified nursing assistant is a person that provides one-on-one non-medical care for the sick, elderly and those rehabilitating from illness or injury. But there is much more...

CNA to LPN Programs

CNA to LPN programs are an accelerated set of classes created so that a CNA (certified nursing assistant) can quickly train to (become a LPN/licensed practical nurse). The way a bridge program works is to take the previously earned credits from previous training and...

Home Health Aide Salary Guide for 2013

Per 2012 data compiled by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median Home Health Aide salary is approximately $20,170. This figure may rank near the bottom of the pay scale for healthcare providers, but it does represent a living wage in most states, and there are...

Nurse assistant salary

According to data compiled by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median nurse assistant salary in the United States is $24,400. This places the Certified Nursing Assistant profession among the best-paying jobs in the healthcare field for individuals who have not...

Steps to Become a Hospice CNA

If you are looking for ways to improve your income and look for more employment opportunities, then you should look at certification to become a hospice CNA. There are many levels of nursing assistant certification and, once certified, a nursing career professional...

The Complete Guide to CNA Classes

CNA Training is on the rise as of late. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is expecting an increase of 21% in Certified Nursing Assistant jobs from 2012 to 2022. That’s an estimated 312,200 jobs nationwide! Now is the time to get your CNA Training. If you’re...

The Ultimate CNA Job Description

You’ve may have been searching the internet for a good CNA job description and keep running in to generic phrases such as “basic health care” but that doesn’t really answer your question. You are looking for something more in depth that can give you a...

What is Phlebotomy?

Phlebotomy, from the Greek for “opening a vein,” refers to the practice of healthcare professionals taking blood samples from patients, by performing a venipuncture. That is a basic summary, but an aspiring healthcare professional may still be asking, what is a...

CNA to RN Bridge Programs

If you are currently in need of a job or you already are a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), you may want to look in to the CNA to RN programs. The best part is that most of these programs allow you to study to become a Registered Nurse (RN) online or while still...