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You’re listening to Certify It, a healthcare education podcast powered by The Mason Center for Healthcare Education. Hear certification program news, updates, and discussions from thought leaders around advancing your career in healthcare by continuing your education.

  1. How Nursing Burnout Led to a New Purpose in Education

    FEB 4

    How Nursing Burnout Led to a New Purpose in Education

    In this episode of Certify It, we welcome Daphne Credle, LPN, an instructor at the Mason Center for Healthcare Education. Daphne shares her personal journey into nursing, from being inspired by caregiving in her family to navigating early-career burnout during the COVID era. What started as an interest in pediatrics eventually led Daphne to an unexpected but fulfilling role in healthcare education. She discusses why nursing careers are rarely linear, how burnout doesn’t mean failure, and why trying different paths within healthcare can lead to long-term satisfaction. Key Topics CoveredDaphne Cradle’s journey into nursing and educationNavigating burnout without leaving healthcareWhat certified medication aide (CMA) training looks likeThe importance of mentorship in healthcare educationLearning styles and student success strategies Connect with Doug: LinkedIn Learn More about the Mason Center for Healthcare Education: https://www.themasoncenterknox.com/ Produced by Grit and Gravel Marketing

    16 min
  2. A 2025 Certify It Compilation

    12/10/2025

    A 2025 Certify It Compilation

    In this special year-end episode of Certify It, we reflect on the inspiring students, educators, and senior living leaders who shaped 2025. Doug revisits standout conversations—from career-advancing stories of CNAs becoming LPNs to the essential role of hands-on training, community partnerships, financial pathways, and mentorship in growing the next generation of care professionals. This highlight reel showcases real student journeys, insight into Tennessee’s projected 2028 nurse shortage, and the transformative power of sponsorship opportunities.  This month, we highlight: The role of financial sponsorships and healthcare partners in reducing student debtThe impact of hands-on labs, clinicals, and real-world skills trainingStudent success stories, including career transitions and confidence-buildingThe importance of mentorship and supportive learning environments Connect with Doug: LinkedIn See the Full Episodes Ellen Lamkey Kensey Zimmerman Brandi Cox Michael Burris Tiffany Schuster Dava Snyder Sue Casey Brittany Burris Brittany Hudson

    17 min
  3. How Our Courses are Changing Lives: Real Student Stories

    11/05/2025

    How Our Courses are Changing Lives: Real Student Stories

    In this inspiring episode of Certify It, host Doug Bryant sits down with two students on different steps of their healthcare certification journeys at the Mason Center for Healthcare Education to hear their stories and how continuing their education is making their dreams a reality. In this episode, discover: How students find their way into healthcare and CNA programs The support and sponsorship opportunities available through Hillcrest Healthcare Communities Our hands-on learning through clinical labs and testing sites Connect with Doug: LinkedIn Meet our Guests: Brittany Burris: A current CNA student sponsored by Hillcrest Healthcare Communities, who shares how she found her calling in long-term care and what it’s like returning to school after more than a decade.  Brittany Hudson: A 17-year CNA now training as a Med Tech, opens up about balancing family life with professional growth, the value of empathy in patient care, and her plans to advance her career. Learn more at https://www.themasoncenterknox.com/podcast/ Produced by Solinity Marketing Sponsored by Propel Insurance

    16 min
  4. Why Being a CNA Makes a Difference

    10/15/2025

    Why Being a CNA Makes a Difference

    Join Doug Bryant as he sits down with Mason Center for Healthcare Education instructor Sue Casey to explore her journey from nursing to education, and her passion for shaping the next generation of caregivers. Sue shares her earliest memories of wanting to be a nurse, her experiences working in long-term care and rehabilitation, and the defining moments that led her to teach CNA students. Together, they discuss the value of compassion in caregiving, the misconceptions about CNAs, and the hands-on learning experience that sets the Mason Center apart. Learn more at https://www.themasoncenterknox.com/podcast/ Produced by Solinity Marketing Sponsored by Propel Insurance

    19 min
  5. What Inspired Us to Create More Courses with Dava Snyder

    06/25/2025

    What Inspired Us to Create More Courses with Dava Snyder

    How do Medication Aide certified team members support senior living operators? Host Doug Bryant with Dava Snyder, Regional Director at The Courtyards Senior Living, sits down to discuss how the Medication Aide course has created better career opportunities for team members and led to more personalized care for residents. Learn more about The Mason Center for Healthcare Education Produced by Solinity Marketing Sponsored by Propel Insurance

    12 min
  6. From Culinary to Care: Tiffany’s Path to Becoming a CNA

    05/21/2025

    From Culinary to Care: Tiffany’s Path to Becoming a CNA

    From culinary staff to CNA at Hillcrest Communities Island Homes, Tiffany Schuster discusses the 7-week CNA course and the benefits of diving into the people-first business of healthcare. Hear how the hands-on experiences and present instructors made all the difference in her path toward career advancement. Learn more about The Mason Center for Healthcare Education Produced by Solinity Marketing Sponsored by Propel Insurance

    14 min
  7. How to Extend Your Career with Continued Education

    04/30/2025

    How to Extend Your Career with Continued Education

    Tune in to the latest episode of Certify with guest, Michael Burris, CNA at Shannondale Maryville, to hear how he’s growing his career in healthcare by taking our Medication Aide course. Listen as he shares about his first hand experience at The Mason Center for Healthcare Education and how he plans to expand his career after certification. Learn more about The Mason Center for Healthcare Education Produced by Solinity Marketing Sponsored by Propel Insurance

    13 min
  8. Understanding Medication Aides + A Special Announcement

    03/19/2025

    Understanding Medication Aides + A Special Announcement

    Looking to grow in your healthcare career? Gain insider information on what a course completion through The Mason Center for Healthcare Education could do for your career. Doug Bryant and Brandi Miller Cox highlight details like what to expect in courses, how many hours are required, what to wear, and what jobs are likely for candidates who have completed a course at The Mason Center for Healthcare Education. Plus, hear exciting information about the upcoming 5th Annual Knox Rox benefit concert with Lavonda Cantrell. ‍ Learn more about The Mason Center for Healthcare Education here ‍ Certify It is sponsored by Propel Insurance ‍ Produced by Solinity Marketing

    28 min
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