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 Karren Ganschinietz | Oct 29, 2022 | Career CNA, CNA Stress, grieving, Stories
When I began helping my family members with my brother-in-law’s care at the end of his life, I was honored to help and take on this role, and to utilize my experience as a certified end-of-life CNA. As our time together progressed, he told me about how he had...
by Lisa Sweet | Sep 8, 2022 | Career CNA, CNA Education
If you think of whooping cough, or pertussis, as a childhood illness, think again. Adults of any age can contract this condition. In fact, in 2019 nearly 25 percent of reported whooping cough cases in the United States were in people aged 20 or older. This illness can...
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....
by Lisa Sweet | Jul 13, 2022 | Career CNA, CNA Education, Uncategorized
The pandemic has taught us much about the danger of viruses. We know that we can’t ignore infectious diseases or potential signs of illness. You no doubt have been hearing about monkeypox lately. While there is no cause to panic, it is important to understand what...
