Saturday, January 24, 2026

Saturday Stuff

I was in the lobby a few minutes ago when a neighbor I know came home in all the snow we're having in the midwest.  She stopped to check her mailbox, and I made a comment about the weather.  That's when she said something to the effect of quitting her job.  So I asked what she does.  She replied, "CNA."  I came home and looked it up.  This is the AI Summary:
  • A CNA is a Certified Nursing Assistant who provides basic patient care and daily living assistance under the supervision of registered nurses or licensed practical nurses.
  • What CNAs do = They help with activities of daily living, monitor patients, and support healthcare teams in hospitals, nursing homes, and long‑term care facilities.
  • Education and certification = CNAs complete state-approved training programs and pass written or oral and practical exams to earn certification.  Requirements and processes vary by state.
  • Salary and role context = This is an entry‑level healthcare position that offers hands‑on patient care experience, with typical entry salaries around entry‑level ranges in the low to mid teens per hour, depending on location and facility.

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