CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT PROGRAM AT STEPHENS
COUNTY HOSPITAL HOLDS GRADUATION

Back row: left to right: Ashley Crunkleton, Lauren Weaver, Lori Deatherage, RN, Instructor, Stephen Horner, Melissa Cain, RN, Instructor. Seated: left to right: Autumn Cherban and Shari Jaloivick, RN, Instructor

After seven weeks of classroom instruction, clinical rotation and state testing, the six nursing assistant students have graduated the certification program. CNA's are a vital part of the medical team, providing routine medical assistance to patients and typically work under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. A CNA's main duties include providing hands on nursing care to patients.

During the graduation celebration held at the Cornerstone Restaurant, lunch followed the presentation of certificates and pins to each participant by Lori Deatherage, RN, Course Coordinator. Participants were: Autumn Cherban, Ashley Crunkleton, Stephen Horner and Lauren Weaver. Ms. Deatherage, RN addressed the group and expressed gratitude for the effort and hard work the group had done in the previous seven weeks. Melissa Cain, RN, Dee Defoor, RN, Sharon Jaloivick, RN and Katie Moore, RN serves as additional instructors. Faye Taylor, RN, Director of Nursing, expressed her gratitude for the hard work of the class also. "This class has been a terrific class and they will do just great serving our patients. We look forward to having them on our nursing team."