Local high school students, who are in the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at their respective schools, are earning hands-on clinical hours/training at Forest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Centerin Jonesboro.

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides essential, hands-on daily care to patients, working under the supervision of nurses (RNs/LPNs) in hospitals, nursing homes, and home health settings. They assist with activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, toileting), take vital signs, and provide emotional support. Certification requires completing a state-approved program and passing a competency exam.