by Sheena Bumpas | Jun 1, 2023 | Career CNA, CNA Fest, Get Involved
Oh the places we can go! I hope to see all of us go to NAHCA CNA Fest 2023 in Little Rock, Ark! We can come together as CNAs to share our passion and celebrate our achievements. For those of you who have been to CNA Fest, let’s feel that excitement again and...
by Sheena Bumpas | Apr 2, 2023 | Career CNA, CNA Education
April is Autism Awareness month. So you may see a blue porch light or multi-colored puzzle pieces, both of which have become symbols for autism support and awareness. These things are important because they get the conversation started. I begin with the history and...
by Sheena Bumpas | Feb 22, 2023 | Career CNA, CNA Education
I work as a CNA and a preceptor on the morning shift. When I train new CNA’s, I have to slow down to teach them as we go. However, working in a memory care unit can be very eventful, and it can be stressful at times. We all know it is almost impossible to give...
by Sheena Bumpas | Dec 14, 2022 | Career CNA, CNA Education, CNA Stress
December is here. For me this month brings kids being out of school for two weeks, lots of families visiting my residents for the holiday, and — of course — the joy from the most wonderful time of the year! In many parts of the country, December also...
by Sheena Bumpas | Aug 2, 2022 | Career CNA, CNA Stress, Uncategorized
Summer has felt crazy this year. The kids are restless and running out of activities to keep them busy. They can’t even swim in the pool because this heat makes it feel like a hot tub. So, they are stuck inside, arguing and making this momma pull her hair out....