Goals Of Becoming A CNA

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Many people set goals to measure the progress they are making. One goal I have set for myself by working at Weston County Health Services is learning to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The steps I have taken to reach this goal include working many hours and watching other CNAs.
One step I have taken to reach my goal of becoming a CNA is working many hours. Weston County Health Services will pay for a person to take a CNA class after she has worked so many hours. To reach those required number of hours, I work as many hours as I can. Every other weekend, I work about 21 hours and, during the week, I work three to four days after school. Another step I have taken to reach the goal of becoming a CNA is observing other CNAs. As I work,

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