CNA Vs RN

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Did you ever wonder about that person who was taking care of you or a loved one in the hospital? What kind of degree they have, and how many years they went to college? How much money they make? Many people also wonder the same questions including me. The two main nurses that work in the hospital are RN and CNA. CNA stands for certified nursing assistance, and the average CNA is not required to go to college. The main job of a CNA nurse is to provide basic care to a patient in need including bathing. “In some facilities, a CNA will administer medication to patients, but this usually depends on the CNAs level of training and experience, as well as state regulations”(all nurses). CNAs and RNs should both enjoy helping others.
RN stands for Registered nurse, and their main job is also to provide care for a patient in need. “Four patients per RN would increase the patient mortality rate by 31% in california”(CNA Rns Spell It Out Clearly For Department Of Health Services). the average RN nurse this requires two to three years( associate's degree) or 4 years ( bachelors degree) in college. “An associate's degree in nursing (ADN) includes courses in anatomy, nursing, nutrition, chemistry, microbiology among others. You'll also be required to take general liberal arts classes”(All nurses ).
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They found that there is a world wide shortage for nurses “10,184 nurses and 232,342surgical patients(Dorothy Brooten 94-99).They also found that a safe and reasonable number of patients to each nurse is eight, and the average number of patients to one nurse now is 14. They found that lack of respect, low pay, and heavy workloads is the reason for a shortage of nurses. Nurses make an average starting wage of $8.50 FIXper hour ( with medical and dental benefits after 90 days of employment). the average nurse make about 70,000$ a