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You Die Twice: Why CNAs Carry Names Nobody Else Remembers

There is an old saying: you die twice. Once when your body stops breathing, and again the last time someone says your name. For many nursing home residents, the CNA is the only person left to remember them as a full person. This is what that responsibility means.

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5 Things Nobody Tells You Before You Start CNA Training

You have made the decision to train as a CNA. But there are realities nobody tells you about. Your feet will hurt, you will cry, and the paperwork will surprise you. Here is what experienced students wish they had known before day one.

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