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...
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...
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...
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...
Can CNAs Do Accuchecks? The Definitive Guide
You’re on your busy med-surg floor when the RN asks, “Can you check Mr. Johnson’s blood sugar?” Your hand hesitates over the glucose meter. You’ve...
CNA Supervision: Does an LPN Oversee a CNA?
Ever walked onto the floor and wondered, “Who exactly is my boss today?” You clock in, and suddenly the LPN asks you to do one...
CNA vs NA: What a CNA Can Do an NA Can’t
Walk into any healthcare facility, and you’ll hear the titles “Nursing Assistant” and “Certified Nursing Assistant” used. On the surface, they seem identical. But there’s...