How Did COVID Change Being a CNA: The Future of Being a Nursing Aide in Texas

How did COVID change being a CNA? The COVID-19 pandemic rocked the world in ways we could have never predicted.
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How did COVID Change the Healthcare Industry? 

CNA workers on the frontline of the COVID pandemic have been called heroic. The rapid spread of the coronavirus revealed just how much we rely on healthcare workers. The pandemic has triggered an honest inquiry into preparing for the long-term impacts of the pandemic. Being a CNA in Texas or a nursing aide has a stronger future than ever, as healthcare systems advance the quality of care they offer. 

How Did COVID Change Being a CNA? 

The most obvious change to being a CNA during the pandemic has been learning to use PPE and taking precautionary measures to ensure environmental, patient, and personal safety. It has brought new significance to the concept of caring. For quarantined patients or patients such as mothers giving birth in isolation to avoid contact with the virus, CNAs provided warmth and support. 

Is Being a Nursing Aide Different Because of COVID? 

CNAs and nursing aides carry out the same caregiving duties. The titles are variations in the same position. Like a CNA during COVID, a nursing aide became the lifeline for their patients, serving as the vital human connection. They followed the same safety procedures for minimizing the spread of coronavirus. The future of nursing aides after coronavirus are expected to flourish as healthcare careers in high demand. 

Being a CNA in Texas After COVID 

The most notable healthcare industry realization during the pandemic has been the shortage of CNAs or nursing aides. Healthcare facilities have been understaffed, and the workers overextended. Moving forward, an emphasis is being placed on increased workplace safety and mental wellbeing for healthcare workers. The implementation of telemedicine is being fast-tracked. Educational institutions are offering hybrid learning formats for nursing aide certification as a solution to fill the staffing gap. 

Become a CNA in Texas 

In Texas, getting certified as a nursing aide allows you to work in nursing homes, hospitals, home health settings, and surgery centers. You have the potential to work in global health clinics with medical missions and non-profit organizations. 

What is a CNA? 

CNAs, also known as “Certified Nursing Aides” or “Certified Nursing Assistants” work as part of a healthcare team providing personal care and comfort, responding to the needs of the patients, and reporting any changes to the medical staff. 

Nursing Aide Training in Texas 

The certification program for nursing aides provides both theory and practical skills needed to perform well. At Southern Careers Institute, it is offered as a hybrid program. The hybrid format involves online classes plus in-person for any required labs, following social distancing and safety guidelines. It is an efficient way to get fast, hands-on training to start a new career. You can receive certification through the following programs: 

  • Nursing aide training in Brownsville, TX
  • Nursing aide training in Corpus Christi
  • Nursing aide training in Pharr
  • Nursing aide training in San Antonio 

Being a CNA in 2021 

So, how did COVID change being a CNA? The COVID-19 pandemic rocked the world in ways we could have never predicted. Nursing care and healthcare in general, will most likely never be the same. 

Interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Aide in Texas? Learn more about our Nursing Aide training program at https://scitexas.edu/nurse-aide/.

This article was published on: 04/28/21 12:05 AM

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