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If you’re considering working as a State Tested Nursing Assistant in the state of Ohio, you might be wondering what kind of benefits there are to this particular career path. Although you are able to change careers at any point in your life, choosing a path and paying for the education that career requires is still a big decision. However, you should know that choosing to work in the medical field as an STNA has many positives. Let’s take a look at some of the benefits that come with being an STNA.

• Allows you to get experience in the medical field

Starting your medical career as an STNA is a smart choice for many reasons. The investment required to become an STNA is much smaller than that to become a nurse, in both time and money. If you are considering furthering your career in the medical field, starting out as an STNA is a great way to see if the industry is a good fit. By choosing to become an STNA first, you’ll get your feet wet and be able to see if you enjoy working in the medical field.

• Provides a challenging and stimulating work environment

When you work as an STNA, your work environment and daily duties will be anything but boring. You will most likely be working with multiple patients who have different needs and different personalities. Interacting with patients and other medical care providers will keep you on your toes and provide new challenges every day. If you are someone who prefers a very routine and predictable job, this might not be the job for you. But if you prefer to meet new challenges, working as an STNA will be right up your alley!

• Helps you find a sense of purpose

Working with patients who need your assistance and care will help give you a sense of purpose at work. Not every career provides purpose but when you know that the patients are dependent on your skill and care, it will help you find your work more rewarding as you are able to help others live a more fulfilling life. By helping patients with their medical needs, you are brightening their day and their quality of life.

• Offers job flexibility in scheduling and location

STNA’s are needed around the clock in some work environments which means that you will be able to work a non –traditional schedule if you’d like. Maybe the 9-5 doesn’t suit your personality or work with your schedule. If so, you can find work in the evenings or on weekends. In addition to multiple scheduling options, work location opportunities vary greatly ranging from hospitals to providing care for patients in their own homes.

The benefits of working as an STNA could go on and on but we’re going to stop here for now. If becoming an STNA is a career choice that you want to pursue, the next step is to enroll in classes to receive proper training. Contact PCHS today to learn more about our STNA training program! Call us at 1-614-896-6420 to get started on your journey to becoming a State Tested Nursing Assistant.