Low wages and a lack of respect are the biggest reasons employers are having a hard time retaining and keeping nurses, according to a new industry survey.
The gig economy finally catches up with long-term care
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 18, 2021
It’s going to take more than just money to entice people into healthcare and get them to stay
Nursing homes down 200K frontline workers, with more COVID cases on the way
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 29, 2021
The U.S. is facing a certified nurse aide shortage of about 200,000, with the situation made more dire by a surging number of unvaccinated aides being forced to quarantine with cases of a new COVID-19...
‘Words are not enough’: Employers, leaders push to increase CNA wages
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 08, 2021
Long-term care leaders and industry advocates “marched” alongside certified nursing assistants Wednesday in a push for better pay and support for them.
National Nursing Assistant Week: A time to say ‘thank you’
By
Lori Porter
Jun 16, 2014
A person must know their own value. As we pay tribute to our women and men who serve on the frontline of long term care, keep in mind the best way to communicate how you feel about them and their service...
CNAs and National Nursing Home Week: Much to celebrate
By
Lori Porter
May 15, 2014
This week, nearly 1 million certified nursing assistants across the nation have been celebrating National Nursing Home Week as they render their special care services to nearly 1.5 million residents living...
A long-term care hero
By
Lori Porter
Mar 03, 2014
Early in my career, I met a long-term care role model who changed my attitude. I’ve held up her service as the best example of how one person can influence an entire nursing home.
CNA speak: Take time to learn the language
By
Lori Porter
Jan 03, 2014
In my 32 years of careful study regarding the divide between administration and certified nursing aides, I have learned many things. One of the most important discoveries is that there are two separate...
CNA dynamics and staff stability the focus of Aug. 22 webcast
Aug 12, 2013
EDITOR’S NOTE: THIS WEBCAST IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR LISTENING ‘ON DEMAND’ BY CLICKING THROUGH THE REGISTRATION PAGE BELOW. McKnight’s will host a free, one-hour webcast Aug. 22 that...