
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) help patients with a wide variety of basic needs such as eating, grooming, bathing, walking and more. They provide direct patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, and home care. This curriculum is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing.
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics
career outlook suggests growth over the next decade and is a solid entry point into human medicine. Experience as a CNA is important for future career goals, such as
licensed practical nurse and
registered nurse. Students going into those programs can also work their way through school as a CNA.