Posts by Caregiver Training Institute
How to Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Portland, Oregon
Want to become a CNA in Portland? See Oregon’s 105-hour training requirements, exam steps, and day, evening, and weekend classes that fit your schedule.
Read MoreJuly’s Trailblazers: 10 Famous Inventions Throughout History
Here are 10 inventions, patents, and milestones that occurred in July and helped shape modern life.
Read MoreSeven Surprising Fourth of July Facts You Didn’t Learn in School
Independence was actually voted on July 2, 1776, not July 4. The Fourth is the date the Declaration of Independence was officially adopted; and that’s just the first of several Independence Day facts most people get wrong.
Read MoreCNA Specialty Certificate Courses: Which One Is Right for You?
Bryan University offers three NWCCU-approved online CNA specialty certifications. Here’s what each one covers, who it’s best for, and how to decide which to take first.
Read MoreTop 10 Skills Every Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Needs in 2026
What does it take to be a successful CNA? Certified Nursing Assistants must master a combination of technical and interpersonal skills to deliver quality patient care.
Read MoreThe Truth About Pride Month: 11 Myths and Facts Explained
Think Pride is just parades? Think Harvey Milk was the first openly gay elected official? Think again. Discover 11 surprising myths and facts about Pride Month.
Read MoreFive Skills Every Successful Medication Aide Should Master
The CNAs who become successful Medication Aides are technically skilled as well as attentive, organized, and good with people.
Read MoreCinco de Mayo: The Truth Behind The National Holiday
Think Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day? Discover the truth behind the celebration and why it matters more than you might think.
Read MoreMeant For More: How One Caregiver Turned A Calling Into A Career
Marissa was already doing the work as a caregiver; now she’s a Certified Nursing Assistant with her sights set on becoming a critical care nurse. “It’s probably the best decision I’ve made in a long time.”
Read MoreWhere Do CNAs Work? Common and Unexpected Job Settings
Explore where CNAs work; from hospitals and nursing homes to home health and unexpected settings. Discover the wide range of career paths available for Certified Nursing Assistants.
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