There’s no doubt that online learning has revolutionized caregiver training. It’s convenient, easy, interactive and engaging. It makes tracking and reporting a breeze for compliance. But that doesn’t mean classroom learning is obsolete. There are still times when...
All of us at In the Know have boundless respect for nursing assistants. Every day, they dedicate themselves to caring for people who are elderly, ill and/or disabled. There aren’t enough words to thank them for all they do! However, so many of us in the nursing...
Diabetes is an epidemic. That’s not news. But have you seen the latest global statistics? Someone dies from diabetes every six seconds. Diabetes kills more people every year than HIV, tuberculosis and malaria combined. And, in just one generation, the number...
Today, our guest blogger, Corey Ann Rotella, CNA, shares more words of wisdom. This time, she turns her focus to the loss and grief that are a part of every nurse aide’s work life. Corey says: Loss. As CNA’s, it is inevitable that we will encounter it at some...
If you’ve ever said, “I’m just a CNA” or “I’m just a nurse,” then this little parable is for you! Our guest blogger, Corey Anne Rotella, CNA, shares a lovely story she wrote about the importance of acknowledging and...