By Lucinda Reynolds, RN If you have ever wondered what it is like to be a Certified Nursing Assistant then this article will be of interest to you. Read on as I explain what it is like to be a CNA in a busy hospital. 7:00 A.M. At the beginning of your shift, you get [...]
By Lucinda Reynolds RN The duties of a Certified Nurse Assistant are many. Depending on the facility where you are employed you could be responsible for getting vitals on your patients several times a day. Vital signs consist of blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature and in some cases an oxygen saturation level. It is your [...]
As you begin your CNA career then you must learn more about your Certified Nursing Assistant job description. It is important that you remember that each facility will have their own policies and procedures that you must follow. For example, in your nursing assistant classes you may have been taught how to insert a foley [...]