Facilitator: Carrie Jarosinski

Biography: Keynote speaker: Carrie completed her associate degree in nursing from Mid-State Technical College, her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, her master's degree in nursing with an emphasis in education from Bellin College of Nursing in Green Bay Wisconsin, and her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in Systems Leadership from Walden University. Carrie has worked as a nurse in long term care and public health. Over the last two decades as an educator, she has taught and served as the program director in the Nursing Assistant Program, in addition to the Gerontology, and most recently in Emergency Services Management, University Transfer and the Health and Wellness Promotion programs. Carrie is a Certified Nurse Educator through the National League for Nurses, a Certified Wellness Practitioner through the National Wellness Alliance, and a certified health coach and group fitness instructor through ACE. Carrie serves on many local and national committees and boards including the Wood County Head Start program as board president, the Mid-State Technical College IRB and assessment committees, as well as the National Wellness Alliance's Council on Wellness Certification Excellence among others. She is the author of the August nursing assistant textbook series in addition to the wellness title, "Reclaim Your Story: Renew Your Health and Wellness Through the Power of Storytelling".

Classes by this facilitator

2026 CNA Instructor Conference: From Bedside to Blackboard: Thriving as a Nurse Educator

This conference celebrates the transition from clinical practice to the classroom. Whether you're just starting your journey or bringing years of experience, this event offers fresh perspectives, renewed motivation, and practical tools to empower the next generation of nursing assistants. Attendees will connect with peers, share best practices, and gain strategies to thrive in the evolving world of health care education.
April 30, 2026 to May 1, 2026, Northfield Inn Suites and Conference Center