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SALUTING MARTIN LUTHER KING
Where would we be today without Martin Luther King Jr.? It’s hard to imagine that just 60 years ago the United States didn’t provide basic civil rights for people of all colors. But, unfortunately, at [...]
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN 2017
New Year’s is the perfect time to make resolutions. Since you’re already doing such a great job as a CNA, you don’t need to make resolutions to be more compassionate, hard-working and cheerful. Instead, it may [...]
WHO’S HIRING IN DECEMBER?
In some professions, there are times of year when it’s really hard to get a job. There are companies who don’t hire in the summer or around the holidays, or severely reduce their hiring during [...]
CREATING MEMORIES
Thanksgiving is over and all that’s left are the leftovers and the memories. The family jokes, the cheering at the TV, the debates over whether to watch football or the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. The [...]
WHAT WE ARE THANKFUL FOR
Once a year, we are given a chance to stop rushing around and focus on what we are thankful for in our lives. We may be busy mashing pumpkin and roasting turkey, but the core [...]
THE CNA GUIDE TO COMPASSION
I entered the CNA profession because I wanted to do important and meaningful work, the kind that really makes a difference in someone’s life. I didn’t want to sell clothing or sit in front of [...]
HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS FOR A CNA PARTY
Having a few friends over for Halloween or just want to impress the kids who come trick or treating? Decorate your house with some spooky things which celebrate the hard work CNAs put in all [...]
HALLOWEEN COSTUMES WITH A MEDICAL THEME
Nurse costumes get a bad rap, but there are lots of ways to honor your profession on Halloween with wholesome and fun costumes. Consider dressing the entire family in medical costumes and decorating your house [...]
BRINGING YOUR EMOTIONS TO WORK
Let’s face it; some days the stress of everyday living gets to you and your smile is false and unconvincing. You’re going about your regular tasks but your mind is totally wandering. Or you come [...]
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CNA
“What do you do all day?” I get asked that question at least a few times a week. Sometimes I am asked by people who are considering becoming CNAs or by CNAs-in-training. It’s important for [...]
10 MYTHS ABOUT CNAS
Every profession has its myths. People looking in from the outside often don’t understand what a job is really like. But if you have been a CNA for a while, you’ll recognize these myths for [...]
THE NICEST THING A PATIENT EVER SAID – WE ASKED, YOU ANSWERED
We love to find out from all of you, our employees, how you are enjoying your jobs. A special part of the job is hearing positive feedback from patients. Patients are not always able to [...]