CNA Training

Pre-health internship program 2019-2020

2019-07-07T15:39:04+00:00

Becoming a CNA and gaining experience as a caregiver can improve your chance of being accepted to medical school. The pre-health internship program at Moon River Nursing Careers offers training to become a CNA and one-on-one experience working in home health. We are currently accepting applications for the 2019-2020 internship class and invite pre-med. college graduates to apply. To apply, please call Betsy at (703) 955-1811 or send your resume at betsy@cnaclassvirginia.com. Learn more in the article "Five Ways to Gain Experience Without Shadowing" published by Association of American Medical Colleges. "Gaining clinical experience is an important part of [...]

Pre-health internship program 2019-20202019-07-07T15:39:04+00:00

Our first pre-health intern class

2019-07-07T15:22:03+00:00

We are so proud of our first pre-health intern class at Moon River Nursing Careers in Ashburn, VA. This internship program allowed these wonderful future healthcare providers to gain insight into what patients face at home on a daily setting. Moon River Nursing Careers school is a great opportunity for individuals to gain the direct care experience and the course that they take will allow them to be prepared to successfully pass the state exam to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). There are many career paths, but few are as rewarding as working one-on-one with patients. As a [...]

Our first pre-health intern class2019-07-07T15:22:03+00:00

Moon River Nursing Careers Ribbon Cutting

2019-07-05T19:35:07+00:00

Moon River Nursing Careers celebrates with a ribbon cutting to welcome the first pre-health intern class! We would like to thank Chris Hunter from Loudoun County Economic Development and Ingrid Gelinas from Clarke-Hook Realty for assisting us in the ribbon cutting. Thanks to all of our special guests who joined us in this celebration.

Moon River Nursing Careers Ribbon Cutting2019-07-05T19:35:07+00:00

Tips for choosing and using walkers

2019-04-15T00:35:08+00:00

Tips for choosing and using walkers Article by Mayo Clinic posted on Sept. 08, 2016 Types of walkers If you break a bone in your leg or foot or you're at risk of falling, a walker can make it easier for you to get around. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about the options, including: Standard walker. This walker has four nonskid, rubber-tipped legs to provide stability. You must pick it up to move. Two-wheel walker. This walker, which has wheels on the two front legs, is helpful if you need some, but not constant, weight-bearing help. Three-wheel [...]

Tips for choosing and using walkers2019-04-15T00:35:08+00:00

Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls

2019-04-05T00:10:10+00:00

Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls Posted by Mayo Clinic Staff on October 25, 2016 Falls put you at risk of serious injury. Prevent falls with these simple fall-prevention measures, from reviewing your medications to hazard-proofing your home. Fall prevention may not seem like a lively topic, but it’s important. As you get older, physical changes and health conditions — and sometimes the medications used to treat those conditions — make falls more likely. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. Still, fear of falling doesn’t need to rule your life. Instead, consider [...]

Fall prevention: Simple tips to prevent falls2019-04-05T00:10:10+00:00

Tuscarora High School Career Expo

2019-03-11T19:18:49+00:00

Our Program Director and Lead Instructor, Betsy Palewicz RN and Leesburg Mayor Kelly Burk at the Tuscarora High School (Virginia) Career Expo. High school students, 16 years of age and older, can now enroll in the Nurse Aide training at Moon River Nursing Careers. Prospective students should contact Betsy at info@cnaclassvirginia.com or call her at (703) 955-1811.

Tuscarora High School Career Expo2019-03-11T19:18:49+00:00

What does a CNA do?

2019-03-05T20:24:10+00:00

What does a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) do for patients in a hospital or other care facility? • Communicates with patients in a caring, compassionate manner • Observes changes in the patient's condition and reports these to the charge nurse in a timely manner • Takes and records vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, temperature) • Responds to call lights when patients requests assistance • Turns, repositions and transfers patients • Documents patient information regarding intake and output • By words and actions, conveys that each patient is valued and that his/her concerns are heard Do you [...]

What does a CNA do?2019-03-05T20:24:10+00:00

Employment training for careers in Healthcare

2019-03-02T16:09:14+00:00

Employment training for careers in Healthcare at Moon River Nursing Careers in Ashburn, VA. Do you want to be a healthcare professional and work in a hospital, nursing home, assisted living, memory care, hospice, medical office, clinic or home health? Our CNA training class meets Saturdays and Sundays 8 am - 4:30 pm for classroom/lab. Clinicals are held on Saturdays and start at 6:30 am. Enroll in our upcoming class March 16 -June 2, 2019!   Become a healthcare professional and be working as a CNA this summer! Call Betsy at 703-955-1811 for more details about the upcoming class [...]

Employment training for careers in Healthcare2019-03-02T16:09:14+00:00

CNA Training (March 16-June 2)

2019-03-01T13:51:10+00:00

CNA Training - Do you want to be a healthcare profesional and work in a hospital, nursing home, assisted living, memory care, hospice, medical office, clinic or home health? The required 120 hour Nurse Aide course at Moon River Nursing Careers prepares students to take the Board of Nursing exam to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). Students spend 80 hours in the classroom and interactive lab, and gain experience practicing their skills during the 40 hour clinical rotation at a local nursing home/rebab. center. Practice written and practical tests ensure our students are well-prepared to take the state exam [...]

CNA Training (March 16-June 2)2019-03-01T13:51:10+00:00

CNA Training in Ashburn VA

2019-02-17T13:13:59+00:00

Veterans and their dependents can enjoy a 50% discount (VALUED AT $625.00) if they enroll this month in the Nurse Aide Course at Moon River Nursing Careers. The course prepares a student to pass the state exam to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). This opens doors to jobs in nursing homes, hospitals, medical offices, clinics, assisted living, memory care, hospice care and home health. It also provides great experience for candidates pursuing a nursing degree or medical school. Call Betsy today at (703) 955-1811 for more information and to reserve your seat in one of the upcoming classes. [...]

CNA Training in Ashburn VA2019-02-17T13:13:59+00:00
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