A CMA is, essentially, a certified nursing assistant (CNA) who has completed additional hours of coursework to become licensed to dispense medication to patients so long as they are under the supervision of a registered nurse. Becoming a certified medication aide (CMA) is one step closer to becoming a registered nurse (RN) and typically opens [...]
If you’re reading this, perhaps you’ve come to the realization that you want to do something different with your career. Perhaps you’ve decided that you want to help people. Or more specifically, you want to work in the medical field. However, perhaps you don’t have a degree or time to obtain a four-year degree. You’re [...]
Written by: Paul Mungiria, RN, BSN, CCRN. To become a Certified Nurse Aide commonly known as CNA in Oklahoma, you must attend and graduate from an approved school. All CNA schools in Oklahoma are approved by Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Nurse Aide Registry. CNA schools in Oklahoma must develop a curriculum that [...]
