by Lori Porter | Apr 15, 2024 | CNA Education, CNA Stress, Get Involved, Stories
My family and I were recently blessed to bring a puppy into our home. Paul Anka is adorable and fluffy, and he has already brought so much joy and energy into our lives. Cuddling and playing with him, I am reminded about how much pets mean to us and what role they can...
by Lori Porter | Nov 7, 2023 | Career CNA, CNA Education
I firmly believe that CNAs could do anything they want to do. They are resourceful, passionate, and resilient. They are able to juggle numerous tasks at once and can pivot quickly from one thing to another. So I was pleased to talk with NICE’s Cindy Frakes and NAHCA...
by Lori Porter | Sep 27, 2023 | Career CNA, CNA Fest, CNA Stress
One of many things that was so wonderful about our recent CNA Fest is that it put a real focus on CNAs and gave them an exclusive opportunity to be seen, heard, and celebrated. But how many of you went home and back to work and felt invisible? There are many reasons...
by Lori Porter | Jan 31, 2022 | CNA Education, Uncategorized
When Betty White passed away just short of her 100th birthday, I thought – like many people did – that she was gone too soon. This is because she lived such an amazing exemplary life. So I’ve been thinking about what we can learn from Betty White and adapt in our own...
by Lori Porter | Dec 7, 2021 | CNA Stress, Uncategorized
The past year and a half has been challenging, to put it mildly. And the pandemic has exacerbated staffing shortages that were brewing before anyone had even heard of COVID. As we look ahead to the new year, that means new opportunities. I would like to suggest that...
