Frequently Asked Questions 

1. Why would someone want to become a Certified Nursing Assistant?

     A.  Have you had a positive experience with an older person early in life? This could signal that you should
          decide to become a Nursing Assistant.
     B.  Perhaps you have not chosen a profession, or you aren't happy in your current job.
     C. You will provide predictability and stability to the nursing care for our aging, frail, or chronically
          challenged citizens which in turn enhances their feeling of security.
     D. By becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant, you will get your feet wet in the Healthcare Industry. 
     E.  Many of my students are brand new to Healthcare and decide they love it after taking my course.
     F.  You will bring wisdom, patience, humor, and a general attitude of caring to the daily lives of the elderly.

2. Why would someone want to become an Acute Care Nursing Assistant?

     A. If you know that you want to become a nurse, taking my Acute Care Nursing Assistant course will
          prepare you for your upward mobility in healthcare. You will be competent in many nursing skills as you
          begin the Registered Nursing Program.
     B. Perhaps you have been a Certified Nursing Assistant for a while, and you want a more challenging
         environment in which to work.
    C. During or after completing the Acute Care Nursing Assistant Course, you could enroll in the  Monitor
        Observer, Phlebotomy, or Unit Coordinator Courses and be cross-trained.
    D. The Healthcare Industry prefers to hire cross-trained employees.
    E.  Healthcare is a very diversified profession which means you don't have to suffer "burnout" because you
         can always work in a different department and experience lifelong learning.