WHAT KIND OF TRAINING DO NURSES AND NURSE AIDES RECEIVE BEFORE BECOMING EMPLOYED?
Registered nurses (RN) must, at a minimum, complete 2 – 4 years of training in an accredited program at a college or hospital. An RN must pass a licensure exam administered by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners (BNE) and maintain a license through the BNE. Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) must complete one to two years of training. They must also pass a licensure examination administered by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners and one year of training. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) must complete an 75-hour certification training program that focuses on care of the elderly and those with long term care needs. Certified nurse aides must take additional training in order to administer medication. RNs, LVNs, and nurse aides must meet continuing education requirements in order to maintain their credentials. Primary caregivers in most Adult Foster Care homes are not required to go through any sort of training prior to becoming a caregiver. WHAT ABOUT MEDICAL CARE? Specific types of
