http://www.become-a-nurse-now.com/types-of-nurses.html
http://www.degreedirectory.org/articles/Certified_Nurse_Assistant_CNA_What_are_the_Educational_Requirements.html
http://www.education-portal.com/certified_nursing_assistant.html
http://www.ehow.com/info_7917531_skills-become-registered-nurse-assistant.html
http://www.mshealthcareers.com/careers/nursingassistant.html
http://www.nursetogether.com/certified-nursing-assistant-interview-questions-and-answers
http://www.ultimatemedical.edu/education/nursing-assistant-duties
http://www.work.chron.com/much-certified-nursing-assistant-paid-per-hour-8818.html
Friday, May 24, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Resume
Michelle Arthur
Home: 843-392-0206
Cell: 843-325-3683
2149 Olive Dr.
Green Sea, SC
29545
Summer 2012
The responsibilites that I had to do was clean candos and I did trash and towles where I had to exchange old towles for new towles and take out there trash.
The responsibilites that I had to do was clean candos and I did trash and towles where I had to exchange old towles for new towles and take out there trash.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
College expenses
Tuition (List College/University/Technical School) Horry Georgetown Technical College $136.00
Room and Board $0
Books,Supplies $50.00- 100.00
Utilities $300.00
Phone $50.00
Car 35.00
Car insurance $400.00
Transportation expenses $15.00 per day
Clothing & Accessories $400.00
Spending Money $400.00
Healthcare $49.00 a month
Miscellaneous $350.00
Total expenses $ 2,185
I cannot get all the money to go to school. So therefore, I plan on getting a summer job and save up all my money for school.
Room and Board $0
Books,Supplies $50.00- 100.00
Utilities $300.00
Phone $50.00
Car 35.00
Car insurance $400.00
Transportation expenses $15.00 per day
Clothing & Accessories $400.00
Spending Money $400.00
Healthcare $49.00 a month
Miscellaneous $350.00
Total expenses $ 2,185
I cannot get all the money to go to school. So therefore, I plan on getting a summer job and save up all my money for school.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Reflection Paragraph on Findings
The most important fact that I learn from nursing assistants is that there are at least 30 different types of nurses. I was most surprise when I found out that nursing assistant income depends on your location. The question that I have is, why is the salary of nursing assistant not the same depending on your location? The way I feel about my topic it makes me want to become a nursing assistant even more.
Senior Project Proposal Question #7
How much money can a nursing assistant make in this field?
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, " the starting salary of nurse's assistant averaged $17,510 annually or $8.42 per hour as of 2009". There are various factors to consider when determining if a certified nursing assistant's income is consider good. Nursing assistant incomes also vary depending on location, depending on factors such as demand, cost of living and local minimum wages. In addition to pay differences, the local cost of living, personal financial demands and personal goals must be considered, as well as the opportunity for growth in this field, which may bring a higher income with experience and training. Bureau of Labor Statistics also stated that, "nursing assistant working in home health in home health care or elderly community care center earn comparatively low salaries at $23,070 and $23,320 respectively". The lowest 10 percent of home health care aides earned $15,950 annually while the top 10 percent earned $29,390 annually.
Sources:
"How Much Does a Certified Nursing Assistant Make?" Chron. Chron, n.d. Web. 20 May 2013.<http://work.chron.com/much-certified-nursing-assistant-paid-per-hour-8818.html>.
"What Is the CNA Salary?." CNA Salary Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 May 2013. <http://cnasalary.biz/cna-salary-details-how-much-does-a-cna-make.?>
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, " the starting salary of nurse's assistant averaged $17,510 annually or $8.42 per hour as of 2009". There are various factors to consider when determining if a certified nursing assistant's income is consider good. Nursing assistant incomes also vary depending on location, depending on factors such as demand, cost of living and local minimum wages. In addition to pay differences, the local cost of living, personal financial demands and personal goals must be considered, as well as the opportunity for growth in this field, which may bring a higher income with experience and training. Bureau of Labor Statistics also stated that, "nursing assistant working in home health in home health care or elderly community care center earn comparatively low salaries at $23,070 and $23,320 respectively". The lowest 10 percent of home health care aides earned $15,950 annually while the top 10 percent earned $29,390 annually.
Sources:
"How Much Does a Certified Nursing Assistant Make?" Chron. Chron, n.d. Web. 20 May 2013.<http://work.chron.com/much-certified-nursing-assistant-paid-per-hour-8818.html>.
"What Is the CNA Salary?." CNA Salary Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 20 May 2013. <http://cnasalary.biz/cna-salary-details-how-much-does-a-cna-make.?>
Monday, May 20, 2013
Senior Project Proposal Question #1
What's the hiring process like to become a nurse assistant?
To be a CNA there are questions needed to be asked. As in telling about yourself, why does he or she want to work as a CNA? Where do the individual want to be 5 years from now, and what are the positive personality traits that will help you in your job (Bynes)? There are six steps to help the indivivdual become a CNA. Steps 1 enroll in a nursing assistant program. Steps 2 complete the individual CNA program. Next prepare for his or her certification exam. The the individual passes his or her exam. Last of all obtain his or her state licenses, then start applying for a CNA job, and wait for the call to get hired (Barrett).
Sources:
http://nursetogether.com/certified-nursing-assistant-interview-questions-and-answers
Bynes, Catherine."Certified NUrsing Assistant Interview Questions and Answers. "Nurse toghether. Nurse Together, 7/9/2012. Web. 20 May 2013. <http://nursetogether.com/certified-nursing-assistant-interview-questions-and-answers
To be a CNA there are questions needed to be asked. As in telling about yourself, why does he or she want to work as a CNA? Where do the individual want to be 5 years from now, and what are the positive personality traits that will help you in your job (Bynes)? There are six steps to help the indivivdual become a CNA. Steps 1 enroll in a nursing assistant program. Steps 2 complete the individual CNA program. Next prepare for his or her certification exam. The the individual passes his or her exam. Last of all obtain his or her state licenses, then start applying for a CNA job, and wait for the call to get hired (Barrett).
Sources:
http://nursetogether.com/certified-nursing-assistant-interview-questions-and-answers
Bynes, Catherine."Certified NUrsing Assistant Interview Questions and Answers. "Nurse toghether. Nurse Together, 7/9/2012. Web. 20 May 2013. <http://nursetogether.com/certified-nursing-assistant-interview-questions-and-answers
Senior Project Proposal Question #2
What type of nurses are there?
There are at least 30 different types of nurses; that come from three different categories. The three different types of nurses are Hospital (non-ICU), Critical care nursing, and Non-besides Nursing. Here are a few of the Hospital (non-ICU) nurses. Cardiac, Labor and Delivery, Med/Surg Nurse, Neurology, Nursey, Obstertrics/women, Orthopedic, Oncology, Operating Room, Flight, General ICU, Neonatal ICU, Neuro ICU, PACU, pediatric ICU, and Surgical ICU nurses, Non-besides nursing are Clinical research, Forensic nursing, and location consultant. According to different types of nurses"Cardiac nurses deals with telemetry", usually refers to cardiology type patients who are not having cardiac surgery. "Also according to different types of nurses a "Clinical research nurse helps gather and analyze data for clinical trails". There is also an ambulatory nurse; he or she care for patients whose stay in the hospital or other facility will last for less than 24 hours. Ambulatory care nursing covers a broad range of specialties in the out-patient setting.
Souces:
"Different Types of Nurses". Become a nurse now.N.p..Web. 15 May 2013.http://www.become-a-nurse-now.com/types-of-nurses.html
"Types of nursing career". All nurses. All nurse inc. 9/21/2005. Web. 15 May 2013.http://all nurses.com/nursing-career-advice/types-nursing-career-121955.html.
There are at least 30 different types of nurses; that come from three different categories. The three different types of nurses are Hospital (non-ICU), Critical care nursing, and Non-besides Nursing. Here are a few of the Hospital (non-ICU) nurses. Cardiac, Labor and Delivery, Med/Surg Nurse, Neurology, Nursey, Obstertrics/women, Orthopedic, Oncology, Operating Room, Flight, General ICU, Neonatal ICU, Neuro ICU, PACU, pediatric ICU, and Surgical ICU nurses, Non-besides nursing are Clinical research, Forensic nursing, and location consultant. According to different types of nurses"Cardiac nurses deals with telemetry", usually refers to cardiology type patients who are not having cardiac surgery. "Also according to different types of nurses a "Clinical research nurse helps gather and analyze data for clinical trails". There is also an ambulatory nurse; he or she care for patients whose stay in the hospital or other facility will last for less than 24 hours. Ambulatory care nursing covers a broad range of specialties in the out-patient setting.
Souces:
"Different Types of Nurses". Become a nurse now.N.p..Web. 15 May 2013.http://www.become-a-nurse-now.com/types-of-nurses.html
"Types of nursing career". All nurses. All nurse inc. 9/21/2005. Web. 15 May 2013.http://all nurses.com/nursing-career-advice/types-nursing-career-121955.html.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Senior Project Proposal Question #8
What type of college do I need to attend?
Most registered nursers received their education through diploma programs. These were offered through local hospital and included a great deal of experience work with real patients along with classroom instructions. Diploma programs usually last from two to three years. As more and more associates degree in nursing programs become harder to find. According to the website, All Nursing Schools, "There are fewer than 100 of them left in the United States". Hospital diploma programs do not confer a degree, and do not allow graduates to take the NCLEX-RN. According to Luke Arthur, to become a registered nurse, you can take one of the three routes. You can become an LPN first and then take an additional year of school to transition into the position of registered nurse. Luke Arthur also stated that, "You could also get an associate degree from a community college, which takes two years". The third route that you could take is to get a bachelor's degree from a university, which will take you four years to complete.
Sources:
http://www.ehow.com/info_8104581_schooling_become_registered_nurse.html
www.nursing.degreeleap.com
Most registered nursers received their education through diploma programs. These were offered through local hospital and included a great deal of experience work with real patients along with classroom instructions. Diploma programs usually last from two to three years. As more and more associates degree in nursing programs become harder to find. According to the website, All Nursing Schools, "There are fewer than 100 of them left in the United States". Hospital diploma programs do not confer a degree, and do not allow graduates to take the NCLEX-RN. According to Luke Arthur, to become a registered nurse, you can take one of the three routes. You can become an LPN first and then take an additional year of school to transition into the position of registered nurse. Luke Arthur also stated that, "You could also get an associate degree from a community college, which takes two years". The third route that you could take is to get a bachelor's degree from a university, which will take you four years to complete.
Sources:
http://www.ehow.com/info_8104581_schooling_become_registered_nurse.html
www.nursing.degreeleap.com
Senior Project Proposal Question #6
What skills and abilities do you need to be a nursing assistant?
According to Mary Jane, "A registered nurse assistants need to have administrative skills, since patients' folders and paper need to be updated each time an examination is completed or when a new drug is prescribed."The nurse assistant may also be responsible for scheduling upcoming appointments for the patients or scheduling additional test that the patients may need as part of their treatment. Communication is an important skill that registered nurse assistants must have to perform their jobs effectively. Some patients are children, while others may be elderly people who need treatment at home. Mary Jane stated that,"A nurse assistant must be able to speak in a clear and effective manner to ensure that the patient understands what is being said." Communication is also important when the nurse assistant needs to inform other nurses or doctors of a patients health status or treatment options. A registered nurse assistant must be able to put personal tasks on hold when treating each patient in his or her unique comfort zone.
Sources:
<http://degreedirectory.org/articles/Certified_Nurse_Assistant_CNA_What are the Educational Requirements.html>
"Certified Nurse Assistant (CNa): What Are the Educational Requirements?." Degree Directory. BBB.Web. 16 May 2013.
According to Mary Jane, "A registered nurse assistants need to have administrative skills, since patients' folders and paper need to be updated each time an examination is completed or when a new drug is prescribed."The nurse assistant may also be responsible for scheduling upcoming appointments for the patients or scheduling additional test that the patients may need as part of their treatment. Communication is an important skill that registered nurse assistants must have to perform their jobs effectively. Some patients are children, while others may be elderly people who need treatment at home. Mary Jane stated that,"A nurse assistant must be able to speak in a clear and effective manner to ensure that the patient understands what is being said." Communication is also important when the nurse assistant needs to inform other nurses or doctors of a patients health status or treatment options. A registered nurse assistant must be able to put personal tasks on hold when treating each patient in his or her unique comfort zone.
Sources:
<http://degreedirectory.org/articles/Certified_Nurse_Assistant_CNA_What are the Educational Requirements.html>
"Certified Nurse Assistant (CNa): What Are the Educational Requirements?." Degree Directory. BBB.Web. 16 May 2013.
Senior Project Proposal Question #5
What do nursing assistant do?
As a nursing assistant they work under the direction and supervision of registered nurses, and licensed practical nurse, and other medical staff. Nursing assistants have a great deal of contract with patients and provide personal care("Nursing Assistant", 2013). Nursing assistants also assist in maintaing a safe, neat, and clean environment; report environmental deficiencies to the charge nurse such as lighting or equipment problems. Assistants also protect the personal belongings of each resident including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelery, clothing, memorabilia, etc. Promptly report missing items according to established policy and participate in efforts to locate missing items ("Certified Nursing Assistant" 2013). The nurse assistant fulfills basic quality of life needs for patients of any age, ethnicity or gender in residential nursing care facilities or outpatient clinics.
Source:
"Nursing Assistant". Health Careers Center. Mississippi Health Careers Center, n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.http://www.mshealthcareers.com/careers/nursingassistant.html.
"Certified Nursing Assistant" SHRM. SHRM. Web. 16 May 2013. http://www.shrm.org/TemplatesTools/Samples/JObDescriptions/Pages/CMS_001114.asp&xgt;.
As a nursing assistant they work under the direction and supervision of registered nurses, and licensed practical nurse, and other medical staff. Nursing assistants have a great deal of contract with patients and provide personal care("Nursing Assistant", 2013). Nursing assistants also assist in maintaing a safe, neat, and clean environment; report environmental deficiencies to the charge nurse such as lighting or equipment problems. Assistants also protect the personal belongings of each resident including eyeglasses, dentures, hearing aids, furnishings, jewelery, clothing, memorabilia, etc. Promptly report missing items according to established policy and participate in efforts to locate missing items ("Certified Nursing Assistant" 2013). The nurse assistant fulfills basic quality of life needs for patients of any age, ethnicity or gender in residential nursing care facilities or outpatient clinics.
Source:
"Nursing Assistant". Health Careers Center. Mississippi Health Careers Center, n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.http://www.mshealthcareers.com/careers/nursingassistant.html.
"Certified Nursing Assistant" SHRM. SHRM. Web. 16 May 2013. http://www.shrm.org/TemplatesTools/Samples/JObDescriptions/Pages/CMS_001114.asp&xgt;.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Senior Project Proposal Question #4
What is the job that I have to complete in order to be a nurse assistant?
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), some of your duties might include serving meals, making beds, changing bedpans, monitoring vital signs and helping patients dress and bathe. Nursing assistant can be found wherever there is a need for personal patient care.You could also assist doctors and nurses by taking a patient's temperature, blood pressure and pulse rate. Some of the clerical duties of a certified nurse assistant include answering the phone, taking messages, and organizing paperwork. Other nursing assistant duties might include taking and recording vital signs, monitoring nutrition and hydration and reporting changes in patients' mental or physical condition to other members of the medical team ("Nursing Assistant Duties, Education and Job Outlook"). As a working assistant he or she provides individualized attention, which encourages each resident's ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Attend to the individual needs of residents which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, and range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements.("Certified Nursing Assistant").
Sources:
"Nursing Assistant Duties, Education and Job Outlook". UMA. APSCU, n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.<http://www.ultimatemedical.edu/education/nursing-assistant-duties>.
"Certified Nursing Assistant." SHRM. SHRM. Web. 16 May 2013. <http://www.shrm.org/TemplatesTools/Sample/JobDescriptions/Pages/CMS_001114.asp&xgt.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), some of your duties might include serving meals, making beds, changing bedpans, monitoring vital signs and helping patients dress and bathe. Nursing assistant can be found wherever there is a need for personal patient care.You could also assist doctors and nurses by taking a patient's temperature, blood pressure and pulse rate. Some of the clerical duties of a certified nurse assistant include answering the phone, taking messages, and organizing paperwork. Other nursing assistant duties might include taking and recording vital signs, monitoring nutrition and hydration and reporting changes in patients' mental or physical condition to other members of the medical team ("Nursing Assistant Duties, Education and Job Outlook"). As a working assistant he or she provides individualized attention, which encourages each resident's ability to maintain or attain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Attend to the individual needs of residents which may include assistance with grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, colostomy care, prosthetic appliances, transferring, ambulation, and range of motion, communicating, or other needs in keeping with the individuals' care requirements.("Certified Nursing Assistant").
Sources:
"Nursing Assistant Duties, Education and Job Outlook". UMA. APSCU, n.d. Web. 16 May 2013.<http://www.ultimatemedical.edu/education/nursing-assistant-duties>.
"Certified Nursing Assistant." SHRM. SHRM. Web. 16 May 2013. <http://www.shrm.org/TemplatesTools/Sample/JobDescriptions/Pages/CMS_001114.asp&xgt.
Senior Project Proposal Question #3
How much education do I need in this field?
To be a Nursing assistant there are certain types of education courses that are needed to be taken. Training programs for nursing assistants usually require a high school diploma or the equivalent as a prerequisite. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, some high school curricula include education for nursing assistant, also called nurse's aides or attendants. Most states require nursing assistants to complete a postsecondary certificate program. Vocational schools, nursing homes, community colleges and hospitals offer these programs, which take approximately six to 12 weeks (Farnen). Take prerequisite classes that cover medical terminology,structure and function of the human body, computer basics, CPR and first aid. Certification in Nursing Assisting program may consist of only two courses: one a classroom course in basic patient ca and the other a clinical externship. Do at least 75 hours of nursing aide training for CNA's who work in nursing homes. Additionally, a certification candidate must pass a comprehensive examination (Wilson).
Sources:
Wilson, Ben."Certified nursing assistant education requirements." Education Portal. Education Portal, n.d. Web.16 May 2013.<http://education-portal.com/certified_nursing_assistant.html>
Farnen, Karen."Education, Licensing or Certification Requirements for Nursing Assistants." Chron. N.p... Web. 16 May 2013. <http://work.chron.com/educational-licensing-certification-requirements-nursing-assistants-14215.html>.
To be a Nursing assistant there are certain types of education courses that are needed to be taken. Training programs for nursing assistants usually require a high school diploma or the equivalent as a prerequisite. However, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, some high school curricula include education for nursing assistant, also called nurse's aides or attendants. Most states require nursing assistants to complete a postsecondary certificate program. Vocational schools, nursing homes, community colleges and hospitals offer these programs, which take approximately six to 12 weeks (Farnen). Take prerequisite classes that cover medical terminology,structure and function of the human body, computer basics, CPR and first aid. Certification in Nursing Assisting program may consist of only two courses: one a classroom course in basic patient ca and the other a clinical externship. Do at least 75 hours of nursing aide training for CNA's who work in nursing homes. Additionally, a certification candidate must pass a comprehensive examination (Wilson).
Sources:
Wilson, Ben."Certified nursing assistant education requirements." Education Portal. Education Portal, n.d. Web.16 May 2013.<http://education-portal.com/certified_nursing_assistant.html>
Farnen, Karen."Education, Licensing or Certification Requirements for Nursing Assistants." Chron. N.p... Web. 16 May 2013. <http://work.chron.com/educational-licensing-certification-requirements-nursing-assistants-14215.html>.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
What I want to know about my topic
I plan to begin my research by finding answers to the following questions:
1. What is the hiring process like to become a Nurse Assistant?
2. What types of nurses are there?
3. How much education do I need in this field?
4. What is the job that I have to complete in order to be a nurse assistant?
5. What do nursing assistant do?
6. What skills and abilities do you need to be a nursing assistant?
7. How much money can a nursing assistant make in this field?
8. What type of college do I need to attend?
1. What is the hiring process like to become a Nurse Assistant?
2. What types of nurses are there?
3. How much education do I need in this field?
4. What is the job that I have to complete in order to be a nurse assistant?
5. What do nursing assistant do?
6. What skills and abilities do you need to be a nursing assistant?
7. How much money can a nursing assistant make in this field?
8. What type of college do I need to attend?
The story behind my topic choice
The career that I am looking foward to pursuing is a career as a Nursing Assistant. I chose this career because I always wanted to help out others and it is something that I have been interested in since I was little. I wanted to become a Nursing Assistant because I always wanted to work in an office or a hospital and help out other people. To become a certified nursing assistant, you have to have a high school diploma or a GED before you can apply for this program. Since I have experienced working with senior citizens first hand, I am most interested in this topic.
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