Why Being a CNA Makes a Difference

Описание: Join Doug Bryant as he sits down with Mason Center for Healthcare Education instructor Sue Casey to explore her journey from nursing to education, and her passion for shaping the next generation of caregivers. Sue shares her earliest memories of wanting to be a nurse, her experiences working in long-term care and rehabilitation, and the defining moments that led her to teach CNA students. Together, they discuss the value of compassion in caregiving, the misconceptions about CNAs, and the hands-on learning experience that sets the Mason Center apart.

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Timestamps:
00:19 – Introduction to Sue Casey
00:49 – How Sue began her nursing journey
02:04 – Finding purpose through teaching
04:55 – Why CNAs are the backbone of care
05:18 – Misconceptions about the CNA role
06:07 – Challenges students face in training
07:15 – Teaching empathy and compassion
08:33 – A standout student success story
09:49 – What sets Mason Center’s CNA classes apart
11:33 – Preparing students for the state exam
13:36 – Teaching person-centered care
14:51 – What makes a great CNA
15:41 – Encouraging career growth in healthcare
17:18 – Sue’s advice for prospective students
18:05 – Closing thoughts