Video: The Characteristics of a Successful CNA

Susan Hefner explains the difficulties of being a CNA and how important their role is in different healthcare environments, particularly nursing homes.

Find out what the state requires in terms of training hours and testing before becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA).

Linda Jaskowiak explains the Wisconsin state requirements behind maintaining your CNA certification and what you need to do to reacquire that certification.

Stephanie Kirst walks us through a typical day as a CNA for St. Joseph's Hospital in West Bend

Becoming a certified nursing assistant could be the right career choice for you. CNAs Audrey Groves of Horizon Homecare & Hospice and Stephanie Kirst of St. Joseph's Hospital explain how they got their start and how others can do the same.

Hospice Alliance Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to caring for the terminally ill and empowering those who support them. A group of employees who work together as a team, the Hospice Alliance staff is empowered by the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of its patients and their families.

Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, a 74-bed acute care hospital, located in Oconomowoc, WI, plays a large role in its community. Nicole Teigen, Clinical Care Partner, explains how the nurses have a strong focus on patient and family-centered care and why that makes it a great place to work.

Linda Jaskowiak says that getting a job as a CNA is often a great way to enter into the healthcare field and can open up opportunities in other careers in the medical field.

How does a career as a hairdresser and a career as a certified nursing assistant overlap? Stephanie Kirst, CNA for SynergyHealth St. Joe's, explains how the people and listening skills from her first job have helped her as a CNA today.

Paula Beth, Clinical Development Coordinator for Wheaton Fransiscan Healthcare, started her healthcare career as a surgical clerk before taking on a few other roles. Find out how her first job propelled her career.

CNAs Audrey Groves of Horizon Homecare & Hospice and Stephanie Kirst of St. Joseph's Hospital discuss the importance of caring for your patient and which qualities can really help someone excel in the position.