Employment Opportunities for CNAs

By Genesis Fude


Nursing and psychiatric aides held about 1.5 million jobs in 2008. Approximately 41 percent of the nursing assistants, orderlies and attendants worked at various nursing facilities and another 29 of them worked in hospitals. A CNA who has passed the accredited CNA certification test is likely to get better job opportunities.

General employment of nursing and psychiatric aides is anticipated to grow in a rate of 18% from 2008-2018, quicker than every other profession. Nevertheless, person occupations will grow at varying rates. Employments for CNA, orderlies, attendants is most likely to witness a growth of about 19%, quicker than typical growth rates of every other profession. This is due to the growing elderly population that needs long-term health care. The monetary pressure experienced by hospitals to discharge patients in the earliest will increase admissions to nursing facilities. This may result in development of much more work in nursing and residential care institutions in comparison to hospitals. Community care facilities for the elderly are most likely to see a surge in need for CNAs as well as other trained health care experts.

Modern medical technology will also drive the growing demand for CNAs, because the technology will save lives and the average life expectancy will also grow, resulting in demand for long-term care provided by CNAs.

The limited opportunities for advancements, low pay, and high physical and emotional demands will result in displacement of the current CNAs. The very same reason will limit the number of prospective CNAs to enter the field. Such deterrents will cause a shortage of skilled CNAs in various healthcare facilities, therefore providing excellent job opportunities for those willing to get in to the healthcare sector.

Various healthcare institutions like local hospitals, nursing facilities, psychiatric facilities, state board of nursing, and local offices of the state employment service provide information on employment opportunities. Information on licensing requirements for nursing assistants and list of state approved CNA training programs are available from state departments of public health, dept. of occupational licensing, and boards of nursing.




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