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 NAHCA Contributor | Oct 1, 2019 | Stories
Its bright outside so I think it’s morning. I am not sure though because they took my clock and kept saying something like “you never sleep”. This room looks like I have been here before but the walls are bare and I know this is not home. I feel like I have to go to...
by Lori Porter | May 18, 2017 | Stories
I’ve worked in long term care for 37 years. I started my career as so many others have, as a nursing assistant—before the days of certification. I did go on to earn my administrator’s license and work in operations but my heart has always been with the...
