Organizational example:

Good Samaritan Society

Name	CNA-to-LPN Program Good Samaritan Society Sioux Falls, SD (headquarters)
Program Purpose	To ensure the development and skill building of new Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Program Description	As part of a larger effort to build a multi-tiered nursing career lattice, this multi-site, long term care organization has worked with CAEL to develop a CNA apprenticeship program (funded in part through a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor). A mentoring component allows experienced CNAs to gain supervisory and coaching skills while helping to build the confidence and skill level of new CNA apprentices.
Progress	The program has enrolled 170 apprentices from 16 facilities in 10 states; 80 of these have enrolled in or completed Mentor training. After the implementation of the training, the retention rate among CNAs is 72% (as compared to Good Samaritan’s overall retention rate of 51%.)
Contact Information	Neal Eddy Vice President for Learning and Strategy Integration The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society 4800 W. 57th Street P.O. Box 5038 Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5038 Neddy@good-sam.com T: 605.362.3122 Bonnie Henningson Project Manager, Career Lattice The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society 4800 West 57th Street Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5038 bhenning@good-sam.com T. 605.362.2214

Information from Diana Bamford-Rees at CAEL.