What is the difference between a CNA and a CNA II? Will they eventually take the place of LPNs?
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CNA is a certified Nursing Assistant. The first level of Nursing. LPN Licensed Practical Nurse is the second level, CNA's are usually the ones doing the less invasive stuff, like cleaning patients, feeding patients, and taking vital signs. LPN's can start IV lines give certain medications. CNA's won't replace LPN's.
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There are a few things. One major one is nursing. There a numerous schools that have a 2 year RN (register nurse) program. RN's work shift work (not your mon-friday crap). The job is very rewarding and has many options for continuing your education through the hospital you may be working at. Another, still in the emergency care field, is a paramedic. A two year program is a basic degree for a paramedic.Again you'll be working shift work. But a much more exciting job if you ask me. Normally you'd be running a 24-48 schedule. Which means you'll work for 24 hrs straight. (Including sleeping if there are no calls.) Then you'll be off for 48hrs. So you end up with 2/3 of the year off!!! Either way there are plenty more options but those are just two careers that quickly came to my mind.
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Where I live, it is difficult for some students to go directly into a regular nursing program at the local community college because approximately 250+ students apply for 30 open spots in the Fall and 30 open spots in the Spring. There is still a tremendous need for nurses, however, and since quite a few students drop out in the first year the school has worked out a program that will allow nursing assistants and LPN's to come in later on in the program to fill up any now vacant spaces. Many students that don't make it into the direct program now go to the technical school to become a nursing assistant or LPN and begin working until they can get into the transfer program. The community college is finding that those students often do better and are more dedicated than the ones that came in directly because they have more direct experience and know that it is what they want to do.\n\nIf it is something you want to do and it is a good jumping off point in your area then do it. Don't expect a lot of praise or money as a nursing assistant, though.
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type in the state and CNA certification on yahoo search. your state's nursing registry should show up.
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nursing...LPN is usually 10-12 months..Asssociates of RN..2 years.
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RN = Registered Nurse. \n\nAn RN can be an RN in training but NOT Licensed.  The License is separate and has to be paid for renewal every year or so from the State or Country you live in.\n\nAn RN is trained in 3 different ways.  An Associates Degree, a Bachelor's Degree or a rare 3-year program called Diploma Program.  \n\n2 year = ADN = Associates Degree Nurse\n3 year = DRN =  Diploma Registered Nurse\n4 year = BSN = Bachelors of Science in Nursing\n\nThere is no difference in the Nursing Skills of any of these degrees (when we take our Boards .. the test that we HAVE to pass to BE an RN, we all take the EXACT SAME TEST).  What is different is the filler knowledge.. that additional stuff that makes a "rounded" degree.  Core Classes.. and the rest of the "Stuff'.\n\nYou can be an RN and not allowed to work as an RN when you do not have a License.  All you have to do is pay for the next couple years License fees to renew a license.. no retesting, etc.\n\nYou can go further in being an RN.. a Nurse Practitioner, a Midwife, A Masters degree, a PhD, etc.  These are more specialties.  But they all start off with the basic RN training.\n\nI am an RN, so am intimately familiar with the Process.
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You have to be certified in something, even CNA's have to be certified. It is great you have all the book smarts behind you, but in the medical profession there is not to many choices  if you are not certified at something.
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The Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, Dept. of Professional Regulation has records of all professions that require a licsense.  They get in touch with you when it is time for renewal of your licsense & the fee needed for renewal.  But I'm not sure about a certificate for CNA.  I would suggest going back to the school where you were granted the certificate.  Have you worked anywhere where you needed the certificate?  If so, they should have a copy with your employment records.
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not really quick but an LPN is 1 year course and you can get associate degree later if you like your work
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The training and work of a Medical Assistant is focused on the outpatient medical office environment. In contrast, Nurses (LPN and RN) are primarily trained to work in an inpatient acute care or long-term care medical environment.
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Get a job in a nursing home. They usually pay for the CNA classes since they are always hard up for aides. Once you get your certificate move on (which is why they are hard up).`
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It varies from State to State.  There are two RN certificates.  One is a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which is a 4 year program.  The other is a Rn Liscense, which is a two year program.  The only difference between the two is that the 4 year program will also the RN to go into Management and/or a Nursing Education Position.  Check with your local University or College that offers the Nursing Program.  There is currently a waiting list in most places to get into the program.  \nEd. Requirements:(college level)  Completion and Scores of 2.5 or better in: Biology, Chemistry, Gen. Math, Gen. Reading & Writing, Microbiology, Psychology, Sociology, Nurtition, Anatomy & Pysiology I & II, Principles of Pharmacology Mod. A & B, Human Growth and Developement,  Nursing Fundamentals Mod. A & B, Concepts in Clinincal Nursing I & II Mod. A & B, Performance Examinations, Mental Health Nursing, Nursing of Children & Families, and a variety of others than can be taken instead of a few of the ones listed here.  (Avg. between 105-125 credit hours depending on what you already have and what gen. req. you might need.)
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Sorry, cant help you there, but congratulations on becoming a graduate nurse. I am too, an LPN. It is a very rewarding position to hold. I work with geriatric patients in an long term care environment, specializing in Alzheimer's. We need dedicated nursed to help make health care in America the best it can be..signed, Dedicated to the bone.
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depends on what state you are in, if you've worked as a CNA in the past year, etc etc. Post again with those details and we can help you.&#92;\nIt's usually pretty easy...not cheap, but easy.
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Try visiting  www.discovernursing.com - you'll find tons of information there on nursing.\n\nDespite prior statements,  you do not need a BS to be an RN.   There are two-year RN programs and RN bridge programs for persons  who have an LPN/LVN.   The push MAY be for RNs to have a bachelor's degree,  but the  reality is that there is such a shortage of nurses  willing to work  in NURSING (yes, nurses work in  fields outside of active nursing),  that states/countries are creating  avenues to bring  in more  nurses quickly.\n\nWhat you can do with a nursing certificate/degree will depend upon the state/country you live in.  Generically, you could go back and do a 1 year nursing certificate program and become an LPN/LVN.  Or, you could pick up the sciences and other pre-reqs you need and complete a 2nd associates--the outcome could be an LPN/LVN or an RN depending upon the school/program you enter into.  Or, you could transfer to a university and pursue a bachelor's degree in nursing.
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A 91W(that's me) is a glorified Army version of a paramedic. The 91WM6(I was in school for this one time) has an additional year of schooling and they become the LPN's of the Army with the same liscence that a real LPN has on the outside. They have to take the NCLEX and the whole deal. I love being a line medic and wasn't about to give up being with troops for the world, so I dropped out of M6 school and stayed a 91W Combat Medic - Hooaah!
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Advanced Practice Nurses.. Reaad on, i have a lot of info :)\n\nLicensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are also known as Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) in California and Texas. These individuals usually have eighteen months to two years of training in anatomy and physiology, medications, and practical patient care. They must pass state or national boards and renew their license periodically.\n\nLPNs can perform simple as well as complex medical procedures but must operate under the supervision of either a Registered Nurse or a physician. They can administer most medications (usually with the exception of IV push medications), perform measurements (blood pressure, temperature, etc.), keep records, perform CPR, maintain sterile and isolation conditions, and administer basic care.\n\nLPNs are often found working under the supervision of physicians in clinics. In long term care facilities, they sometimes supervise nursing assistants and orderlies.\n\nThe Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there were about 700,000(1) persons employed as Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses in the U.S. in 2004.\n\nRegistered Nurses (RNs) are professional nurses who often supervise the tasks performed by LPNs, orderlies and nursing assistants. They provide direct care and make decisions regarding plans of care for individuals and groups of healthy, ill and injured people. They have a Diploma, Associate Degree, or Bachelors Degree in Nursing at entry level, and after passing state board examininations are granted the title Registered Nurse. Regardless of degree, RNs have many hours of clinical experience before they are graduated.\n\nRNs are the largest group of healthcare workers in the U.S. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that there were about 2.3 million (1) persons employed as Registered Nurses in the U.S. in 2004.\n\nResearch has shown that RNs are the first-line defense of hospitalized patients against disability or death from infection, cardiopulmonary arrest, and other serious complications. Higher ratios of registered nurses to patients have been shown to decrease certain complications of illness and mortality rates. Registered Nurses are educators, managers, executives, therapists, intensive care experts, symptom managers, professional mentors, researchers and community members. In hospitals, registered nurses perform diverse roles such as writing policies, responding to emergencies, managing professional, technical and ancillary staff, determining budgets, performing strategic planning, and supervising construction projects.\n\nAdvanced practice nurses (APNs) are Registered Nurses with advanced education, knowledge, skills, and scope of practice. APNs possess a master's or doctoral degree in nursing and may also sit for additional certification examinations. APNs may function as a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM), nurse practitioner (NP), clinical nurse specialist (CNS) or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). They perform primary health care, provide mental health services, diagnose and prescribe, carry out research, and educate the public and other professionals. Some APNs diagnose illness and prescribe medication.\n\nAll advanced practice credentials have requirements such as continuing education and periodic re-examination to maintain the credential.\n\nAdvanced Practice Nurses can expect to earn above-average salaries, especially as the population of ages and the demand for highly-skilled healthcare workers grows proportionally.\n\nGood Luck! :)