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CNA Students Making a Difference

CNAs. “Making memories with people is
my favorite part,” said Lily. Haylie added,
“There are so many funny stories I have of
being a CNA, and I like it a lot.” Ava also
said she likes it but, “It can be sad to see
some of the things that happen.” Lily said, “I
make strong connections and relationships
with the residents. It is really emotional and
can be hard on the residents if they don’t
have any family.” Lily, Haylie, and Ava all
agreed that the worst part was when a resi-
Potosi School District dent passes away.
Many students want the opportunity to In the future, Haylie will continue to
find a job while still in high school, which take classes towards becoming a registered
could also look good on their resumes for nurse, or RN. “I already have my CNA and
future jobs. One job that many students CMA certificates. I want to go further and
have found and have been very successful become a traveling nurse.” Ava plans to con-
at is being a CNA. I interviewed three Potosi tinue to stay in the medical field for college.
High School students, Lily Zenz, Haylie “I really enjoy helping people,” stated Ava.
White, and Ava White, who have each gone Lily is choosing a different route and has
through the CNA certification process, to get decided to become a pilot.
an inside look at what it takes to be a CNA.
The first question I asked was why was going to pursue, which was ultrasound them with daily hygiene,” stated Ava. Lily
they chose to become CNAs. Haylie said, “I tech. Ava simply said, “I enjoy helping said, “I make sure to help the residents do www.potosisd.k12.wi.us
decided to be a CNA because my sister, my people.” whatever they need that they are unable to
mom, and a few other family members all Being a CNA can be a tough task, but do themselves.” Haylie has a CMA (Certi-
work at Bethany Homes Retirement Center, these students are up for the challenge. “You fied Medical Assistant) certificate so she can
and I kind of always knew that I was gonna do a lot of personal care for the residents such pass medications to the residents, but she
do that at some point.” Lily explained that as helping them get dressed, helping them also helps with the CNA work as well.
she decided to do it because of the career she eat, helping them get out of bed, and helping Lily, Haylie, and Ava all enjoy being

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