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 Sherry Perry | Sep 7, 2023 | Career CNA, CNA Education, CNA Stress
Service recovery in healthcare is a process designed to identify where service has failed the customer, then rectifying the issue to regain trust and loyalty from the customer which will keep them returning to your company for the care they are seeking. So, put in a...
by Lisa Sweet | Aug 21, 2023 | Career CNA, CNA Education
You’ve probably seen the commercial on TV. Happy older adults talking about their plans for the summer and fall and the fun things they’ll do. Then the screen gets dark, and a dire warning appears about the dangers of RSV to people over 60. You may be wondering what...
by Sherry Perry | Aug 2, 2023 | Career CNA, CNA Education, CNA Fest, CNA Stress
Loneliness and isolation are felt by millions of people everyday, even with the population in the United States now estimated at 335.1 million, according to the US Census Bureau. Unfortunately, feeling alone, isolated, disrespected, unappreciated, and unrecognized is...
by Karren Ganschinietz | May 3, 2023 | Career CNA, CNA Education
This subject is very important to me on so many levels. I was born with a congenital (a disorder present at birth) hearing birth defect. My childhood consisted of ear infections, multiple surgeries, and special hearing classes throughout my schooling. At different...
