Growing your own CNAs: it's worth the effort.
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.
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Paula
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Home Services, Saint Anthony's Health Center, Alton, IL, USA. pbull@sahc.org
Halligan
Christa Marie
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D002568:Certification / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007087:Illinois; D009728:Nursing Assistants / Q000193:education* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000379:methods*