Can a CNA Be Charged for Patient Abandonment?

That sudden, panicky question that hits during an impossible shift: “If I walk out right now, can I actually be charged for patient abandonment?” It’s...

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Can a CNA Assess Pain? Your Guide to Observation & Reporting

You walk into Mr. Smith’s room to help him turn in bed, and you see it immediately. His eyes are squeezed shut, his fists are...

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Can a CNA Answer Questions About Surgery? Scope of Practice Explained

Imagine you’re helping Mr. Henderson get comfortable after his lunch. He looks at you with worried eyes and asks, “Can you tell me exactly what...

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Lost Your WTI CNA Certificate? How to Get a Replacement Fast

That sinking feeling when you reach for your CNA training certificate and it’s not there. You check every drawer, every folder, every possible hiding spot....

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Don’t Meet CNA Requirements? Your A-Z Guide to Getting Certified

That sinking feeling when you discover you don’t meet one of the basic requirements to become a CNA—it’s genuinely disheartening. You’ve found a career you’re...

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What Does an Overnight In-Home CNA Do? A Full Guide

Ever wondered what really happens during an overnight in home CNA shift? If you picture a caregiver just dozing in a chair while the client...

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What Does a Pulmonary Unit CNA Do? A Day in the Life

Imagine the sound of a labored breath. That rattling, shallow wheeze that tells you someone is struggling for the very air we often take for...

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CNA Role in Endoscopy: Complete Job Guide

Ever wondered what happens behind the closed doors of an endoscopy department? The CNA role in endoscopy is far more dynamic and specialized than many...

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Can a CNA Assess a Patient? Understanding Your Scope of Practice

You walk into a patient’s room and notice something feels…off. Maybe their breathing seems a little faster than this morning, or they just seem unusually...

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How to Handle Patient Refusal of Care: A CNA’s Guide

It happens on every unit, every shift. You approach Mrs. Davis for her morning bath, and she turns her face to the wall, pulling the...

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