by Sherry Perry | Apr 14, 2022 | Career CNA, CNA Education, CNA Stress, CNA Week
“I’m Still Standing” is the theme for CNA Week 2022, based on the song by Elton John. We felt this completely represented how CNAs feel after the last two years. On a Facebook post that reached thousands of CNAs, this question was posed: When you think of...
by Lori Porter | Dec 7, 2021 | CNA Stress, Uncategorized
The past year and a half has been challenging, to put it mildly. And the pandemic has exacerbated staffing shortages that were brewing before anyone had even heard of COVID. As we look ahead to the new year, that means new opportunities. I would like to suggest that...
by Admin User | Dec 1, 2021 | Career CNA, CNA Stress
I listen to people talk about the heartaches in their departments and often wonder who has the toughest job. Is it the administrator worried about keeping the facility going, keeping it in compliance, meeting budget guidelines, and having a happy fully staffed...
by Lori Porter | Jul 6, 2021 | Career CNA, CNA Stress, Uncategorized
We’ve all been there. Someone denies that something was done or said even though you saw or heard it with your own eyes and ears. That’s called gaslighting, and it’s not okay. It can have a negative impact on your wellbeing and even hurt your residents. Here’s an...
