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Identifying the best CNA program can be tough. These tips will help you figure out which CNA schools are legit!

NextStep’s blended-learning approach is the fastest, most flexible type of CNA program — you get the convenience of online learning and the confidence of hands-on practice.

Our mentors are here to support you at every step toward your CNA career — from your first day learning online through your first 90 days on the job.

NextStep’s free CNA exam prep sessions prepare you to pass your state CNA exam with flying colors!

Worried about pulling together the documentation required for CNA certification? NextStep will guide you through the process from background check to vaccination records.

Curious what exactly a CNA does? Read on to get the scoop on how a typical CNA shift flows for a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Study to become a Certified Nursing Assistant anytime, anywhere with the online learning component of NextStep’s CNA program.

The daily life of a CNA is a lot of things: hectic, demanding, long — but also rewarding and inspiring. Just ask these mentors who, before joining NextStep, spent years learning how to care for others.

Wondering which CNA school to go with? From tuition to time commitment, we’ll help simplify the process of finding the right training program for you.

Whether you’re out of a job or just don’t love the job you’re in, becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant is a great career idea. NextStep can help you make a career transition to being a CNA with no experience and no tuition.

There’s a dire shortage of CNAs in the United States, which makes the role one of the best career-change jobs you could choose. Read on to learn more about these in-demand jobs!

Our mentors often get asked for first CNA job tips or what makes a good CNA. Make use of the CNA tips below, and you’ll be a caregiver rockstar in no time!

You’ve probably heard the terms caregiver and CNA, but do you know the difference between the two? Take our quiz to test your knowledge, then read on to learn even more.

Matt Maneotis’s passion for caregiving started with a friendship. He’s now a CNA honored as employee of the month and headed toward becoming a RN!

Wondering if an online CNA course is right for you? Take our quiz to find out if traditional, online or blended CNA training fits you best!

At NextStep, we don’t just train you. We guarantee a CNA job offer with one of our respected employer partners after you graduate.

Discover how Certified Nursing Assistants improve the lives of those they care for every day.

NextStep’s practice labs let learners try out Nursing Assistant skills they learned in the app with the support of peers and expert instructors.

Our in-person Nursing Assistant practice labs are named in honor of caregivers who broke barriers, cared for others despite grave danger to themselves, fought for equity and shaped the future of caregiving.

We asked our experienced CNA mentors which tools they can’t live without — so our new graduates know exactly what to pack for the first day of their exciting new CNA careers!

You probably know compassion and empathy are a big part of caregiving, but did you know CNAs also need great problem-solving skills and a sense of humor?

Self-care is essential for CNAs and other health care professionals, particularly during pandemic times.

Caregiving is a rewarding career in its own right and a potential launchpad into other health care roles.

Some of the benefits of becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant — like job security and growth opportunities — you might know about. But most CNAs say giving back is what they like most about their job.

Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant can change your life and the lives of those you provide care to daily. CNA Meaghen Green shares four important lessons she’s learned on the job.

Curious if a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant, or CNA, is right for you but not sure exactly what the job requires? Read on to find out what a CNA is, how to become one, and what a typical day on the job looks like.