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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.

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 explains the kind of characteristics a person should have in order to be a CNA and the different environments CNAs can work in, particularly home care.

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.

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

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

Nicole Teigen, RN for Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, explains how she got started in the health care industry as a nurse's aid and how that has helped her in her current career as a registered nurse.

Steve Mech, President of CSA Commercial, has had a lot of different jobs in his career and it's certainly been a benefit. Find out why not knowing exactly what you want to do with your career isn't such a bad thing.

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

Interested in becoming a CNA? Medical Assets Academy, in a brand new Pewaukee location, is offering CNA and CPR training classes at flexible times. Find out more about how to advance your career in the healthcare industry.