Make more $$$ by taking our Med Tech course!

Guess what? Your training doesn't just stop as a CNA! You can earn even more by becoming a Certified Medication Aide. The average hourly rate is $11.81 according to Payscale.com. Yes becoming a CNA is a great thing, but our Medication Aide program is even shorter than our CNA and costs less! Yes, you read that right, you can get even higher pay in less time for less money. It's a no brainer really and a lot of our students enroll right after they graduate. If you're one of the people that did not enroll, there's no time like the present. Trust us, it's the next natural step in your career in healthcare. Now enrolling from December 5th! Call us today and reserve your spot (804) 353-1747

Earn $25 TODAY!

We have a lot of graduates from Virginia School for Nurse Aides, in fact there is over 1,200 of you out there fulfilling jobs all over Richmond in the medical field. Your employers have high praise for all of you but your rewards don't end with your current employer. Do you know of any friends or family that are trying to start the New Year fresh at a new job and with higher pay? There is still time for them! All they have to do is give us a call and enroll for our class on November 21st, they can also do it on our website at www.virginiaschoolfornurseaides.com. You will earn $25 for each referral, and no there's NO LIMIT to how much you can earn for your referrals. You don't even to have graduated yet, this applies to our current students.

 So why becoming a CNA? There is a shortage of nurses in Richmond, and employers are always looking to hire. It can be a flexible work schedule so if you have kids or are completing a four year degree this could be the perfect career path for you. Just in case you need another reason, the national average for CNA pay is $11.5 an hour. Don't think those are good reasons? Well the program is ONLY 5 weeks. There really isn't anything out there like this that can get you career results so quickly.

Virginia School for Nurse Aides is....

"Where the good ones come from"

*offer only valid for current and past students 

NightOwl, Full Time Job, Not A Morning Person?

At Virginia School for Nurse Aides we understand that not everyone can come to our classes in the morning. In fact, a lot of people can't afford to stop working while they are attending school. If you have a day job, you may not attend school at all! This is why we have developed our program to also be taken at night. The classes are small so our teachers can have the most 1 on 1 time with you and they are still only five weeks.

We think it's important to note that our course only takes five weeks because the average degree or certification usually takes much, much longer than that. Five weeks is just a little bit over a month - and it can mean getting a significant pay raise if you are working for minimum wage. We've covered how much more money you can make by taking classes as Virginia School for Nurse Aides - and we're trying to make it as easy for you as possible to do just that!

We believe in higher education but we DON'T BELIEVE it should cost and arm and a leg or take many years to complete. We want you to be successful NOW! How many schools can say that? Yes, other schools offer night classes but not at our prices. At the end of the day, Virginia School for Nurse Aides is "Where the good ones come from!".

Going to school this fall? Find a part time job that pays more!

So you're going to VCU, University of Richmond or another school for higher education this Fall? Paying for education has never been harder. Most students will graduate with great debts if their parents can't help them out. What's worse, student loans may not cover all your expenses while you're in school.

Yes, you could have a job on the weekends working retail or in the restaurant industry. That type of labor can be quite intense, especially if you have a full load of classes. They also don't add much to your resume and they are known for not paying particularly well.

During this summer, you could take our 5 week course and become a CNA. By the time you go back to school you can get paid anywhere between $8.00-$12.00 depending on which facility you work in. This can be much higher than minimum wage and it is a job that you can work nights, if you go to school during the day, or day if you want to go school at night. You're not giving up weekends like you'd have to do if you work retail or restaurants. Most importantly, it is a job that adds to your resume and will look good to your future employers, no matter what industry you decide to work in.

Is this the first time a college student decides to do our program to support themselves through college? Not at all, in fact, there's plenty of VCU students headed to medical careers that KNOW that this is the best place for them to start. Again, you don't have to be a medical student to take advantage of this program - you just have to be hard working, interested in making more money and willing to do our five week course.

Why Virginia School for Nurse Aides? Simple. We offer payment plans, we are an accelerated course and we are just one of the best. Just watch all of the videos our students have made on our Facebook page as testimonials. Other schools take longer, are more expensive and don't have as high of a success rate as our school.

Supporting a great cause

We had the opportunity to come out to Nacho Mama's Bar and Grill to support the Alzheimer's Association of Richmond. It was a fantastic event and we're always excited to be a part of anything that raises awareness and money for diseases like this. We are in the industry of patient care and we know the importance of this particular cause. Can't wait until the next event! 

 

What's Med Tech?

We're well known for our CNA program - a lot of our students come here, graduate, get a job and some come back to get their Med Tech certification. If you're not in the industry you may be wondering what "Med Tech" actually means. In lamest terms, it is a way for you to enhance your CNA certification quickly and also make a little bit more money in the process.

Having a Medication Aide Certification allows a CNA to administer drugs to patients that they are taking care of. The types of medications that they are allowed to administer is limited to just certain types are typically medications that must be administered daily.

We found a great description of what you can expect when working as a Medication Aide from Learn.org.

"As a medication aide, you give prescribed topically and orally administered medications under a nurse's supervision. You make sure that the six rights of medication administration - correct person, drug, dose, time, route and documentation - are followed. You will chart the medication, dosage, time and date of administration on the patient's record. Refusals to take medications will also be charted.

You may be responsible for picking up or taking delivery of medications from pharmacies. If required, you take blood pressure readings, temperatures and heart or pulse rates. Your job duties may include providing support with hygiene and grooming."

Not all CNA schools provide this training and for most of our students, it seems like a natural step after graduating. After graduation students have built their confidence as CNAs and it is easy for them to transition into Medication Aide. We never stop learning and this is a great way to get some continuing education and get paid more without requiring going back to school full time. For more information about becoming a Med Tech visit our website Virginia School for Nurse Aides.

It's All About Your Skills!

Students always ask - what does it take to be a CNA? Is it easy? and, can I do it? Honestly, a big part of it is reading and lecture. Our teachers sit down with our students in intimate settings and teach a certified course for about a week - but it doesn't really stop there. 

Practice makes perfect! And there is no other way to put what you have learned to good use other than actually practicing it. Our teachers first demonstrate, then students practice on a dummy and also on each other. They are being mentored and monitored by our teachers for a week. This is where our students get comfortable and ask many questions. What's so great about the size of our classes is that our students can feel comfortable and confident with interacting with others. They get to know each other pretty quickly and are able to not only rely on their teachers but also each other. 

Once you're done with this portion of the program, students go to clinicals. Clinicals are real life situations where they help real patients. Students travel to the site everyday and put their skills to use. Teachers are always there to supervise and ensure that if they have any questions that those are answered. This really is essential to the success of our students. In order to be successful, students must have great teachers, proper training and most importantly the drive to be successful. Having the right school is going to make all the difference to your success. So make sure that you choose wisely! The better CNA you are, the better pay you'll get!