by Lori Porter | Sep 27, 2023 | Career CNA, CNA Fest, CNA Stress
One of many things that was so wonderful about our recent CNA Fest is that it put a real focus on CNAs and gave them an exclusive opportunity to be seen, heard, and celebrated. But how many of you went home and back to work and felt invisible? There are many reasons...
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 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 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...