What Is Your Value?

by Lori Porter, NAHCA Contributor What’s my value? What am I worth. What are you worth? Chances are you’re worth far more than you ever thought you were. I never thought I was worth much. I was JUST a nurse’s aide. And then along the way I met JUST...

The Power of One

by Lori Porter, NAHCA Contributor Long term care is one of the most regulated businesses in the world, and I want to make sure you understand what I’m saying. I’m not saying health care is. I’m saying long term health care skilled nursing is the most...

Request for CNA Fest Sponsorship

Are you interested in attending CNA Fest 2019? Many Care Givers that are interested have difficulty obtaining the funds needed. The National Association of Health Care Assistants offers a few ways you can get to CNA Fest. The essay scholarship is our most popular. The...
Who wants to be called a “worker”?

Who wants to be called a “worker”?

I’ve worked in long term care for 37 years.  I started my career as so many others have, as a nursing assistant—before the days of certification.  I did go on to earn my administrator’s license and work in operations but my heart has always been with the...