A Provider of Superior Healthcare Education

May 2026

 As we approach the summer season 🏖️, some nurse assistant training programs are wrapping up the academic year while others continue classes year-round.

Wherever you are in your training program calendar, FACETS Healthcare Training  is here to support educators and students with credible resources designed to strengthen instruction, skills practice, and certification exam preparation.

We hope you enjoy our May 2026 issue, and we wish you a safe and restful summer season. ☀️

As always, we are here to support your success! 💙 

Vicky Castillo MSN, RN, CNE

CEO/Founder

FACETS Healthcare Training 

Council for Nurse Assistant Education

v.castillo@facetshc.com

 Nurse Aide Credentialing Vendors 

Credentia | Prometric | Headmaster

What does it mean when we say our Nurse Aide Test Prep & Resources align with a credentialing vendor?

It means our resources are designed to support the certification process used by Credentia, Prometric, and Headmaster (select states).

• Our skills videos follow the respective vendor’s skill steps.

• Our test bank aligns with the subject areas tested on the certification exam.

Our resources are supplemental teaching tools developed to support nurse aide training programs. Similar to workbooks and instructor handouts, they are designed to reinforce instruction and strengthen student preparation rather than replace a textbook or approved curriculum.

The content was developed using material compiled from multiple commonly used nurse aide training textbooks to provide broad instructional support across key training topics.

This structure helps educators reinforce classroom instruction, skills practice, and certification exam preparation while maintaining flexibility across different training programs and teaching approaches.

View the map below to see the states we currently support for Credentia, Prometric, and Headmaster (select states).

2026 National Nurse Assistant Educators Conferences

📣 Almost here! 📅

The National Nurse Assistant Educators Conference is quickly approaching, and we are still welcoming attendees and sponsors for this exciting event on June 5–6, 2026, in Saratoga, California. With a great lineup of speakers, we look forward to two days of learning, networking, collaboration, and camaraderie as we strengthen nurse assistant education together.

✨ Event Details:

📅 June 5–6, 2026

📍 West Valley College, 14000 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga, California, 95070

🤝 Event information, registration, and sponsorship details at naeducators.org

 Goodheart-Willcox Publisher

New Holistic Nursing Assistant Textbooks

Goodheart-Willcox has launched two new editions by Dr. Sue Roe for nursing assistant courses, now available in print and online formats. With a sharp focus on holistic care, these texts help prepare students for the real-world responsibilities of today’s nursing assistants while integrating and considering patients’ and residents’ bodies, minds, and spirits. To access the table of contents and a sample chapter, click here.

Access product pages using the links below:

• https://www.g-w.com/nursing-assistant-2027
• https://www.g-w.com/nursing-assistant-brief-edition-2027 

National League for Nursing (NLN)

Volunteer Opportunity

NLN Assessment Services Division continues to seek volunteers to assist in developing an assessment that may allow certified nurse assistants to receive advanced placement into LPN/LVN programs.

Individuals interested in serving as item writers are encouraged to complete the inquiry form here. Item-writing training will be provided.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute to the future of nurse assistant education and career advancement.😍

Dodie Serafini MSN, PhD, RN, CNE

NLN Director of Assessment Services
dserafini@nln.org

Vizulingo:

AI Language Learning in Healthcare

Vizulingo is an innovative Healthcare & Workforce Training platform that uses AI and mobile virtual reality (VR) to support healthcare schools, community colleges, workforce centers, and employers in training students - especially English language learners for nurse assistant education and workforce readiness.

Through chat-based micro-lessons, Vizulingo helps learners build real-world job skills while supporting student engagement and career advancement.

Vizulingo is currently seeking investors to support continued growth and expansion. Individuals interested in learning more about investment opportunities are encouraged to contact Mark Murphy, CEO, through the Vizulingo Contact Page.

Credentia National Advisory Board

Credentia is welcoming new committee members for their National Advisory Board to support the continued advancement and innovation of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP®) and the Medication Aide Certification Exam (MACE®).

Industry leaders with insight, expertise, and diverse perspectives are encouraged to help strengthen the integrity, accessibility, and relevance of nurse aide certification and healthcare workforce development. 

Nominations are currently being accepted for membership on the Validity and Reliability Committee and the Technical Advisory Committee. Individuals interested in participating or learning more about these volunteer opportunities are encouraged to contact the committee chairs below or for more information click here.

• Sandra Graham — Committee Chair for the Validity and Reliability Committee sandra.graham@doh.wa.gov

• Christine Tran — Committee Chair for the Technical Advisory Committee
  christine.tran@doh.wa.gov

The Council for Nurse Assistant Education

(CNAE)

The Council for Nurse Assistant Education (CNAE) continues to expand resources and professional support for nurse assistant educators and stakeholders nationwide.

Highlights include:

• A unique, continuously growing compilation of 2026 conferences, workshops, and industry events relevant to nurse assistant educators, programs, and healthcare workforce professionals - all events conveniently found in one place through CNAE.

• The CNAE Blog featuring updates, insights, and topics related to nurse assistant certification and education.

• Educational courses developed specifically for nurse assistant educators, with additional offerings planned - details here.

Do you have a blog post idea or would you like to write about a topic related to nurse assistant certification, testing, training, workforce development, or education? CNAE welcomes contributions that provide value to our audience. Please contact Vicky Castillo MSN, RN, CNE/CNAE CEO at vicky@cnaeducation.org

CNAE

Train-the-Trainer Course for Nurse Assistant Educators

Looking for a train-the-trainer course? The Council for Nurse Assistant Education (CNAE) offers Nurse Assistant Educator Foundations, an online course designed specifically for nurse assistant educators.

This course focuses on adult learning principles, teaching strategies, curriculum development, learner engagement, and regulatory compliance to support effective nurse assistant instruction while helping educators better understand the foundation and evolution of today’s training requirements.

This foundational course is the first in a planned series of educational offerings developed specifically for nurse assistant educators.

Key features of Nurse Assistant Educator Foundations:

• 7 modules, including an in-depth examination of OBRA 1987 and Title 42 CFR Part 483

• ~25 instructional hours

•  Asynchronous, self-paced format

• 45-day course access period

• Certificate of course completion issued upon successful completion

• Course cost: $299

Course details here.

ℹ️ Questions? Contact info@cnaeducation.org

Innovative Courses

from FACETS Healthcare Training

At FACETS Healthcare Training, we’re renowned for our one-of-a-kind nurse assistant resources and test prep - but that’s just the beginning! We also provide innovative courses for both individuals and institutions, designed to expand skills and open doors to new opportunities:

✨ Restorative Nurse Aide: A hybrid course for CNAs who want to specialize in rehabilitation care. Build advanced skills for roles in skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation, or simply refresh existing skills. (15 contact hours)

🩺 Blood Glucose Fingerstick: A hybrid course that combines online instruction with hands-on practice. The course covers performing a fingerstick test and interpreting the results in relation to diabetes. (5 contact hours)

🌿 End-of-Life Care: An online course exploring compassionate care practices to support patients and families through the stages of death and dying. (3 contact hours)

For more information, visit facetshealthcare.com

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