{"id":5645,"date":"2018-07-03T13:32:13","date_gmt":"2018-07-03T17:32:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/?p=5645"},"modified":"2018-07-10T14:50:25","modified_gmt":"2018-07-10T18:50:25","slug":"transitioning-from-a-cna-to-an-rn-the-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelnursesource.com\/notes\/transitioning-from-a-cna-to-an-rn-the-basics","title":{"rendered":"Transitioning from a CNA to an RN | The Basics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Nursing is a profession that frequently provides an amazing amount of opportunities and great experiences. Starting your career as a nurse is means lots of schooling, clinical experience, and a true passion for the field. Still, sometimes people interested in the field don\u2019t start out pursuing their registered nursing credentials right away. For individuals who want to get their feet wet and eventually take on nursing as their life-long profession, becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is a common situation. Today we\u2019ll discuss transitioning from a CNA to an RN and what you need to consider to be as successful as you can!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Transitioning from a CNA to an RN | The Basics<\/h2>\n

Transitioning from a CNA to an RN doesn\u2019t have to be a challenging process. Taking the time to understand what steps this requires ultimately helps to ensure your success. Already as a CNA, it\u2019s likely that you have excelled at basic patient care with a firm grasp of many medical conditions and symptoms. It\u2019s no secret that stepping up into the role of a fully registered nurse will bode well for your bank account. Of course, that means a significant increase in the amount of one’s responsibility.<\/p>\n

Taking on an RN’s Responsibilities<\/h3>\n

Becoming a full RN allows you to join the higher level of any facility, right below physicians as the go-to professionals. Providing advanced patient monitoring and care, in addition to overseeing other members of the nursing staff constitute a large portion of the shift you\u2019ll make when transitioning from a CNA to an RN. While the average CNA salary checks out around $6.00 to $12.00 an hour, RNs can make anywhere from $20.00 to $40.00 an hour! This of course, all depends on your location, experience, field of practice, and overtime. In specialties like cardiology, surgery, or dialysis, the pay could be even more rewarding!<\/p>\n

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As mentioned, your transition to an RN comes with a significant increase in responsibility and skills. Registered nurses can carry out any task a CNA is able to, in addition to critical duties like:<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n