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 Sherry Perry | Jul 1, 2023 | Career CNA, CNA Stress, Get Involved
What’s in a name? Everything! From a very young age, we are taught to show respect to others when we are addressing them. When speaking with or responding to people, we use words such as Ma’am, Sir, Mr., Mrs., or Miss as a display of courtesy and respect. This rule of...
by Karren Ganschinietz | Mar 16, 2023 | Career CNA, CNA Education, CNA Fest, CNA Stress, CNA Week
While traveling recently, I was lucky enough to get a window seat. After takeoff, I noticed how I could see pieces of land, water, and what look like mountains. I was amazed by how they all came together, kind of like little puzzle pieces, each having its own corner...
by Karren Ganschinietz | Jan 10, 2023 | CNA Stress, Get Involved
January is the month to celebrate National Activity Professional Week! This year, it’s celebrated from Jan. 23 to 27, with theme of “Adventure Awaits.” The National Association of Activity Professionals has an entire week of webinars and activities...
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...
