Nursing aides are an integral part of health care provided to patients.
Certified nursing assistants, also called aides, help nurses in a variety of ways and come in to close contact with patients every day. Tasks performed can range from documentation to basic nursing procedures, always under the supervision of a nurse or doctor. Certification can be achieved in several weeks through a certificate or diploma program which prepares individuals for the state exams. With a variety of schools scattered around the country, becoming a certified nurse aide is not only quick, but also extremely accessible.
CDM Institute
The CDM Institute offers a nurse assisting/home health aide program at its New Jersey campuses. It both aids students in gaining the knowledge to take the state exams and become certified in the state and has a high rate of success placing graduates in jobs. With an individualized approach to teaching and a professional atmosphere, one student stated that "[their] class was limited to 12 students which provided a great atmosphere for asking plenty of questions and receiving individual instruction."
Kaplan College
Kaplan College, at its Vista, California campus, offers a nursing assistant diploma. As it aptly states on its website "with an aging population, the need for trained nursing assistants has never been greater," and the college recognizes this by offering a multifaceted program. The program offers training hours that allow students to interact directly with patients under supervision, and covers all aspects, both medical and interpersonal, of events that happen in care facilities.
Ultimate Medical Academy
The Ultimate Medical Academy provides a nursing assistant program at two of its locations, Tampa and Clearwater. Some courses can also be taken online so that the course can be taken in a more flexible manner. The program, when taken full time, can be completed in seven weeks and combines both classroom and lab work. That includes interaction with real patients under the supervision of health care professionals.
Tucson College
Tucson College, located in Tucson, Arizona, has a diploma program in certified nursing. This allows students to take the certification exam for the Arizona State Board of Nursing. The courses consist of both classroom work and working under the supervision of health care professionals to learn about patient care. Students learn provide personalized support to each patient and document their care-taking.
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