Can a CNA Apply Oxygen? Understanding Your Scope of Practice

Every CNA faces this question at some point: Can I put oxygen on a patient? You’re in a room when your patient suddenly seems short...

Can a CNA Draw Blood? The Definitive Answer

It’s a busy shift on the med-surg floor. The RN is juggling call lights, a new admission is on its way, and a medication is...

Can a CNA Give Nasal Hygiene? (Scope & Procedure Guide)

Staring at a patient’s congested, crusted nostrils, you’ve likely asked yourself: “Am I allowed to do something about this?” It’s one of the most common...

What Happens if a CNA Is Found Guilty of Neglect?

The word “neglect” can send a cold wave of fear through any nursing assistant. It’s a heavy accusation that carries immense professional and personal weight....

Can a CNA Insert a Straight Cath? Scope of Practice Rules

You’re in the middle of a hectic shift when a nurse asks, “Can you grab a straight cath kit and get a urine sample on...

Can a CNA Give You a Physical? Understanding Scope of Practice

Let’s be honest: walking that professional line as a CNA can feel tricky. You’re hands-on, you’re with patients constantly, and you notice things others might...

Can a CNA Call Code Blue? A Step-by-Step Action Plan

Imagine you’re walking down the familiar, quiet hallway of your unit. You’re on your way to check on Mr. Smith in room 204. But as...

Can a CNA Perform Postmortem Care? A Complete Guide

The call light goes silent on a patient you’ve been caring for. When you enter the room with the nurse, the reality settles in: your...

What Can an LPN Delegate to a CNA? The Complete Guide

Ever had that split-second of panic when an LPN assigns you a task you’re not 100% sure about? You pause, questioning if it’s within your...

Can a CNA Reinforce a Dressing? Complete Guide

That moment when you notice a patient’s dressing tape starting to peel at the edges can be filled with uncertainty. Do you fix it? Do...