title: Growing your own CNAs: it's worth the effort.
abstract: Shortages in healthcare workers are projected to continue for the next few years. This article presents a "how- to" for organizations to attract applicants and develop an in-house training program for Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs). The process Saint Anthony's Health Center had in executing an in-house certification program and the positive outcome experienced are presented.
authors.affiliation: Home Services, Saint Anthony's Health Center, Alton, IL, USA. pbull@sahc.org
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bull
authors.forename: Christa Marie
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Halligan
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007087:Illinois; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000193:education* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000379:methods*