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CNA stands for Certified Nurses Assistant. The Certified highlights the fact that these are medical worker is certified by their state to have certain qualification that make them fix for working in long-term care facilities.
So there is no difference between a CNA and a licensed CNA since they are both certified.
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∙ 11y agoThey basically the same just under different names. Stna stands for state tested nurse aide and cna stands for certified nurse assistant.
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What is the defferance between stna and cna?
There is no difference
What is difference between CNA 1 and CNA 2?
whats the differents between cna1 an cna2
How do you transfer a stna license to be a cna in pa?
Call the Department Of Health for P.A and they will send you a form to fill out
Where am I able to find STNA classes in California?
STNA/CNA training is offered by a variety of institutions, include Vo-Ed and tech schools, the American Red Cross and free programs held by employers. Often, a community college that has nursing program (RN/LPN) will offer STNA/CNA training a few times each year. The course is two- to eight-weeks long, depending on the scheduling. http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/rp/cna.asp Here is a list of programs fro the California Department of Education (Note: includes both CNA and STNA programs): http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/ct/rp/cna.asp
Can you list at least 5 occupations where medical terminology is used on a routine basis?
Nurses Doctors Surgeon Medical Coding and Billing Nurses Aids (CNA,STNA)
what is the difference between cna training and rn training?
CNA is a much shorter amount of training and you wouldn't be able to do all the things a RN does. Many people become CNA's on the way to getting their RN because it is a good way to get on the job experience.
What is a STNA?
An STNA is a State Tested Nurse Aide/Assistant. I have also seen in job descriptions: CNA (Certified Nurse Aide/ Assistant) and POCT (Point of Care Technician. STNA's are very valuable to a LTCF or hospital. They are at the bottom of the nursing chain, but do many important tasks from catheter care to bathing patients. One will attend a class and learn the skills, then he/she will be tested by the state (Written and Skills).
How much does it cost to get STNA training?
coast of the STNA traing you can check on this . www.indeed.com then look for the STNA traing and you will ge the cost of the trainging
What does stna stand for?
I believe that stna stands for State Tested Nursing Assistant.
Can I get my STNA certification online?
Yes you can get your STNA online. There are several courses available.
are there any nursing homes in the ashtabula area that may be having stna classes soon?
Facilities will advertise in the classified employment ads that they are offering free CNA training in exchange for a commitment to work. Watch the paper for these announcements.
What other jobs can an stna do?
There are several jobs that a State Tested Nurses Assistant can do as long as they hold their current CNA licensure. Some of the positions are work in hospitals, geriatric homes, private in home care and work in the CMHC field.
