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How to Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Portland, Oregon 

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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.

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July’s Trailblazers: 10 Famous Inventions Throughout History

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Here are 10 inventions, patents, and milestones that occurred in July and helped shape modern life. 

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Seven Surprising Fourth of July Facts You Didn’t Learn in School

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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.

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CNA Specialty Certificate Courses: Which One Is Right for You? 

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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.

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Top 10 Skills Every Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Needs in 2026 

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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.

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The Truth About Pride Month: 11 Myths and Facts Explained

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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.

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Five Skills Every Successful Medication Aide Should Master 

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The CNAs who become successful Medication Aides are technically skilled as well as attentive, organized, and good with people. 

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Cinco de Mayo: The Truth Behind The National Holiday

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Think Cinco de Mayo is Mexico’s Independence Day? Discover the truth behind the celebration and why it matters more than you might think.

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Meant For More: How One Caregiver Turned A Calling Into A Career 

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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.”

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Where Do CNAs Work? Common and Unexpected Job Settings

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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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  • How to Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Portland, Oregon 
  • July’s Trailblazers: 10 Famous Inventions Throughout History
  • Seven Surprising Fourth of July Facts You Didn’t Learn in School
  • CNA Specialty Certificate Courses: Which One Is Right for You? 
  • Top 10 Skills Every Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Needs in 2026 
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