Certified Nurses Aide Training in New York

Often seen as a primary care giver...

Manhattan Institute — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 18:53:00 +0000

...in nursing care and in patient facilities, the Certified Nurse Aide may have more contact, than other health care professionals, with residents in these houses of convalescence. As some of the resident patients are here for an extended stay, usually a few months to several years, the nurse aide becomes a trusted care giver and companion to the patient. Family members of the residents may look to the nurse aide for updates on the patient's condition should there be no other provider available at a particular time or during a visit.

With such an in depth knowledge of the needs of the patients they serve, and an ongoing relationship that is based on positive and interactive care, the nurse aide may sometimes be assigned to: change non-sterile dressings, assist with artificial limbs or braces, or help patient breathe easier with the use of a ventilator.

The Certified Nurse Aide training at Manhattan Institute will give you the skills you need to be successful in your career choice will learning to help others. For more information, please feel free to call 212-564-1234, someone is available 7 days a week to answer your questions.

The Conscientious Nurse Aide...

Manhattan Institute — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 13:36:00 +0000

...will first consider completing their professional training at Manhattan Institute. The course of study includes: gathering and documenting patient's body temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, and respiratory rate; observation of the physical, mental and emotional well being of the patient; arrangement of medical equipment or assisting supervisory staff with various medical procedures.

On occasion, a nurse's aide may be assigned to a particular patient for an extended period of time, especially if the needs of the patient require special care. This is an opportunity for the nurse's aide to demonstrate a caring trust with the patient and possibly family members of the patient who may also be present. Nurse's aides can also be responsible for escorting patients to and from exam or operating rooms, providing comfortable surroundings, and making sure the health care supervisor is aware of any changes in the patient's health or condition.

At Manhattan Institute, you can become a certified nurse aide in just six weeks...classes are forming NOW!! For more info, please call 212-564-1234

Completing the Certified Nurse Technician...

Manhattan Institute — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 21:34:00 +0000

...course at Manhattan Institute , a 120 hour course requirement, can be accomplished in one of three ways
a) Full time days - Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs - 4 weeks
b) Part time evenings - Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs - 6 weeks
c) Part time weekends - Sat & Sun - 6 weeks

Some of what you can expect to learn as a Certified Nurse Technician at Manhattan Institute includes:

1) Vital signs - learning how to read and document a patients blood pressure, body temperature, pulse rate and respiratory rate.

2) Medical terminology - language used by healthcare professionals when describing patient concerns and issues and how to best meet the patients' needs. This will also include a study of anatomy and physiology.

3) Specimen collection - best practices when collecting body fluids from a patients to avoid contamination or spread of infection.

With a rotating schedule of classes always available at Manhattan Institute, training for Certified Nurse Technician will be starting soon. For more information on how and when to sign up, please call 212-564-1234 and one of our friendly staff members will be available to answer any questions, and to give you a more clear understanding on how we can help you.

Fluent in Spanish and English...Work as a Bilingual Research Interview

Manhattan Institute — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 21:38:00 +0000

Utilize your fluency in languages as an advantage. Help discover and collect information, while interviewing patients, to be used for research projects. The bilingual certified nurse aide can
create additional career opportunities by working closely with both patients and the professional medical staff by collecting, recording and organizing data.

Duties assigned to this type of work include, but are not limited to:
1) Pre-screening of research subjects, via the telephone, using a standardized questionnaire or other data collection tool
2) Scheduling appointments for in-home interviews, for eligible patients, and conducting follow up interviews.
3) Possible travels to patients' homes and/or other facilities with varying environments (e.g., elevated buildings, walk-ups, care facilities, single/multiple family homes, presence of pets, etc.) using approved transportation options to conduct personal interviews with patients.
4) Collects and tests urine specimen and conducts blood pressure screening with patients in their home.
5) Keeps detailed records of patient contact and interview information in a logical and organized format.
6) Follows appropriate informed consent procedures and adheres to guidelines for research using human subjects.
7) Participates in training and on-going efforts to ensure data integrity. Reviews instruments for completeness and accuracy before submitting to project staff. Responds in a timely manner when notified of problems with instruments or interviewing techniques.
8) Transports and utilizes required medical equipment and supplies using designated carrying cases to and from patient homes/care facilities, employer offices and other locations.
9) Performs other duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

As the New York community is recognized as one of the most culturally diverse, with bilingual skills very much in demand, the certified nurse aide looking to take full advantage of all possible career choices might look to the Visiting Nurse Service of New York for employment as a bilingual research interviewer.

For more information about additional career choices, contact Manhattan Institute @ 212-564-1234 or check out www.manhattaninstitue.com

As a PROFESSIONAL Nurse's Aide

Manhattan Institute — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:48:00 +0000

1) Take complete responsibility for all of your actions
If something goes wrong and it's your project, it's your fault…don't blame other people or the world around you for your mistakes. Always remain focused and clear-headed and never let mistakes slide by.

2) Be Timely and Take Pride in Your Work
Always show up for work on time, never be late for meetings, and complete your assigned tasks either on or before requested deadlines. This will also give your employer confidence in your abilities.

3) Be Creative...Be A Leader
If you can show your employer that you can take control and you are seen by others as a leader, you will be more likely to move up in the ranks. Also, try and make a difference in your company. Employers don't pay people a lot of money and give people recognition for doing the status quo.

A Nures's Aide Could be of Assistance as a Pharmacy Technician

Manhattan Institute — Thu, 31 May 2007 19:38:00 +0000

The certified nurse aide generally has an understanding of some of the ailments from which various patients suffer and how various prescribed medications might cure or sooth their health concerns. Keeping in mind that only a licensed medical professional is legally allowed to give a patient medical advice, a nurse’s aide who has cross trained as a pharmacy tech could create additional career opportunities, especially if they are already employed in a hospital or institutional setting.

For example, the a nurse’s aide who has been trained as a pharmacy tech, would have the ability to be an effective communicator between the patient and the doctor or pharmacist, should either not be available, at that particular time, to speak directly to the patient. In a hospital or institutional setting, this nurse aide who has completed the additional course of study as a pharmacy technician, may consider checking the patient’s vital signs first, and then reporting the patient’s concerns – along with the documented vital signs – to supervisory personnel, thus creating a level of comfort for the patient and demonstrating responsible work habits. Once this additional service has been performed on the patient and the results relayed to the proper authority, professional care or advice can then administered to the patient in a timely manner.

Understanding that professionally trained, career minded folks best serve the health care profession, Manhattan Institute offers classes days, evenings, and weekends, and provides staff members to answer questions over the phone, in person or via email 7 days a week.

Working with and Learning from the Nurses – Kareema S

Manhattan Institute — Thu, 26 Apr 2007 19:39:00 +0000

My aunt Lucy was a licensed practical nurse. She worked with children in a pediatrician’s office. Aunt Lucy loved children and she would sometimes give me and my sisters the leftover candy she had in the pockets of her uniform. Seeing how afraid some children are of needles, Aunt Lucy would always give them a little treat if they didn’t cry too much after their medical shots, and that always gave them something to look forward to after that little needle pinch.

Since she was the only nurse in our family, we all grew to trust Aunt Lucy and I loved to talk to her whenever I felt bad or just wanted to see her smile. She made me want to be a nurse and I dreamed about working with her and with the children that would come to see us in the doctor’s office. Aunt Lucy was the nurse supervisor in her office and she told me that although she absolutely loved her job, it takes a lot of years to be in that position which also has a lot of responsibility. Whenever the doctor was out of the office, the staff all knew that Aunt Lucy was in charge.

I once told my mom that I wanted to be just like Aunt Lucy and mom told me to do some research before I make a decision. Mom said that a good way for me to get more acquainted with nursing as a career choice, maybe I should first be a certified nurse assistant. In my senior year of high school, I decided that as a nursing assistant I would learn if this was something I might want to pursue as a professional career, just like Aunt Lucy.

Since I was born and raised on the Lower East Side, I found the Manhattan Institut e while researching for a school near me. After learning about the certified nursing assistant and how extensive the training would be, I felt that I would not only gain a professional skill set that I would also be fully prepared to continue my education, once I got into this career, and keep my dream of becoming the next Aunt Lucy.

Once I finished my training at Manhattan Institute and passed the certification exam, I managed to find a job working in a private home. The family I work for treat me very well and during my regular meetings with my nurse supervisor, I gan all the help I need in deciding if this is the right career choice for me. I am still considering my dream to pursue further education, but I feel very good about where I am working right now.

The Vital Role of the Nurses Aide

Manhattan Institute — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:15:00 +0000

Nursing aides help care for physically or mentally ill, injured, disabled or infirm individuals that are usually confined to hospitals, nursing care facilities and mental health settings. The duties of home health aides' duties are similar, however, these work in patients' homes or residential care facilities.

Nursing aides, sometimes referred to as nursing assistants, geriatric aides, unlicensed assistive personnel or hospital attendants, perform assigned tasks while under the supervision of nursing and medical staff. These aides are sometimes called upon to: take & record the patient's temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure. They also observe the the physical, mental, and emotional condition of the patient and any report changes to their immediate supervisor. Nursing aides are at times assigned to a patient for a long time, depending on the the nature a required care for the patient, build a special trust with the patient and interact with the patient in a positive, caring way. Many times a nursing assistant can be seen escorting a patient into operating or exam rooms, keeping patient's surrounding comfortable, setting up necessary medical equipment, or assisting supervisory staff with some procedures.

Utilizing the stethoscope to measure the patient's blood pressure

Manhattan Institute — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 18:36:00 +0000

To be respected as a professional service provider, it is best for the the nurse aide to always wash their hands before coming into contact with a patient. After introducing themselves to the patient and addressing them by name, the nurse aide explains the procedure and wipes the earpiece and diaphragm of the stethoscope with alcohol. Patient is asked to extend arm and place palm facing up. Blood pressure cup, with sensor over artery, is placed on patient's arm. Using fingertips, nurse aide locates radial pulse and inflates cuff.

Please click here to find out more about getting a blood pressure reading

The National Nurse Aide Assessment Program/NNAAP

Manhattan Institute — Tue, 09 Jan 2007 19:38:00 +0000

As certified nurse aides are increasingly becoming more in demand, here is an example of a written practical exam that, when completed, gives the student the ability to be prepared for any additional state or national certification that may be required prior to employment.

As the nurse aide, oftentimes looked upon as a professional health care provider, has a tremendous responsibility to both the physician and the patient - the more knowledgeable and versed in both their communication skills and professional mannerism - the more marketable they become and therefore nurse aides are able to command salaries that are commiserate with their experience and expertise.

The example practical written exam consists of an assessment in the following areas:

I. Physical Care Skills.

A. Activities of Daily Living - 7% of exam

Hygiene
Dressing and Grooming
Nutrition and Hydration
Elimination
Rest/Sleep/Comfort

B. Basic Nursing Skills - 37% of exam

Infection Control
Safety/Emergency
Therapeutic/Technical Procedures
Data Collection and Reporting

C. Restorative Skills - 5% of exam

Prevention
Self-Care/Independence

II. Psychosocial Care Skills.

A.Emotional and Mental Health Needs - 10% of exam.

B. Spiritual and Cultural Needs - 3% of exam

III. Role of the Nurse Aide.

A. Communication - 10% of exam.

B. Client Rights - 15% of exam

C. Legal and Ethical Behavior - 5% of exam

D. Member of the Health Care Team - 8% of exam

To view the sample NNAAP practical exam, please click here

Nature of the work of a Nurse Aide

Manhattan Institute — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 04:22:00 +0000

Nursing aides employed in nursing care facilities often are the principal caregivers, having far more contact with residents than do other members of the staff. Because some residents may stay in a nursing care facility for months or even years, aides develop ongoing relationships with them and interact with them in a positive, caring way.

Home health aides help elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons live in their own homes instead of in a health care facility. Under the direction of nursing or medical staff, they provide health-related services, such as administering oral medications. Like nursing aides, home health aides may check patients’ pulse rate, temperature, and respiration rate; help with simple prescribed exercises; keep patients’ rooms neat; and help patients to move from bed, bathe, dress, and groom. Occasionally, they change nonsterile dressings, give massages and alcohol rubs, or assist with braces and artificial limbs. Experienced home health aides also may assist with medical equipment such as ventilators, which help patients breathe.

Most home health aides work with elderly or disabled persons who need more extensive care than family or friends can provide. Some help discharged hospital patients who have relatively short-term needs.