As the “baby boomer” population in the United States ages, the need for additional nurse aides is something that cannot be ignored. The Census Bureau projects that by 2030 there will be over 70 million Americans aged 65 and older, more that twice their...
There is nothing more uplifting for a CNA (or any employee for that matter) than when they are recognized for a job well done. Many employees feel that their boss is quick to point out any deficiency or mistake, but feel that getting positive reinforcement is...
Lack of support has often been cited as a major factor in the turnover of nurse aides. One way your organization can reduce the crushing expense of nurse aide turnover is to implement a quality inservice program. Think about this…….it costs on average, a...
Are you looking for new ways to present In the Know Inservices to your staff members? We’ve been fortunate to have so much helpful feedback from nursing supervisors over the years. In this blog entry, we will share some creative ideas that will keep your...
The internet offers some terrific options for nursing paraprofessionals who are looking to learn new things. However, it’s easy to get “lost” in cyberspace when searching for relevant information. Here are just a few sites that we feel have a lot to offer CNAs—and...