The CNA Association

There are many benefits to being a member of the National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA). As the CNA Association, we stand together to demonstrate our professional pride and advocate for policies and practices that advance certified nursing assistants in their careers as well as their personal lives. NAHCA members represent nursing homes, assisted living, home care, hospice, and even hospital care. We have a large number of CNA members nationwide.
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Announcing: CNA Fest 2023

CNA Fest will happen again! The NAHCA Board of Directors and team members are thrilled to announce the next CNA Fest will happen July 26 and 27, 2023, in Little Rock, Ark.!
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Heroes of the Pandemic Deserve Our Support

Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) provide an estimated 90 percent of the hands-on care in nursing homes. Even before the pandemic, most CNAs struggled financially due to low pay and few benefits. Your donations to the CNA Resource Center are vital to supporting our healthcare heroes!
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NAHCA Issues Statement on COVID-19 Vaccinations for Certified Nursing Assistants

Following much deliberation and consideration about COVID-19 and the rise of its variants, the National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) remains divided on the issue of supporting across-the-board vaccine mandates for all aging services employees. While NAHCA urges all frontline staff caring for elders to get vaccinated, the organization also recognizes the significant division on the question of vaccinations among its membership.
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Joanne Kaldy

When a Resident or Client Loses a Pet, You Can Help

When someone has lost a pet, this can be an incredibly difficult time. Especially if they were feeling a bit lonely to begin with, the loss can be devastating. Your kindness, attention, and thoughtfulness can be powerful and help them on their healing journey.

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Joanne Kaldy November 16, 2022
Karren Ganschinietz

The Many Roles of a CNA

When I began helping my family members with my brother-in-law’s care at the end of his life, I was honored to help and take on

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Karren Ganschinietz October 29, 2022

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