Evaluation of the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Mentor Program: Surveys of Long Term Care Facility Administrators, CNA Mentors and Mentees, Program Evaluation Summary, December 2002

(2002) Evaluation of the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Mentor Program: Surveys of Long Term Care Facility Administrators, CNA Mentors and Mentees, Program Evaluation Summary, December 2002. Human Services, Department of (Health and Human Services, Department of)

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Abstract

Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) are health care workers who deliver much of the hands on care in a variety of health care settings. Most receive training at community colleges and through employers. There are approximately 60,000 CNAs registered with the Iowa Nurse Aide Registry. In 2000, Iowa Care Givers Association (ICA) implemented the CNA Mentor Program to further address the needs of both veteran CNAs and those just entering the field. Veteran CNAs received opportunity for advancement as peer mentors after successfully completing the CNA Mentor training. New CNAs who were paired with mentors were able to experience longer and more meaningful work experience through their association with their peer mentor.