Should You Tip a Hospice CNA? Complete Etiquette Guide
When your loved one is receiving hospice care, you witness firsthand the incredible compassion and dedication of CNAs who become like family during life’s most...
Typical CNA Patient Ratio in ICUs: What to Expect
Ever walked onto an ICU shift and felt your stomach drop the moment you saw the patient assignment board? You’re not alone. Understanding the typical...
CNA Breaks: Your Guide to Rest & Meal Periods
Your back aches, your feet throb, and you can’t remember the last time you sat down for more than two minutes. As a CNA, you...
Can CNAs Wear Ultra Boosts? The Clear Answer
You’ve just scored a pair of Adidas Ultra Boosts—those cloud-like sneakers that feel like walking on pillows. Now you’re wondering: can CNAs wear Ultra Boosts...
Can a CNA Wear a Coat Outside Scrubs? Policies & Best Practices
So there you are, standing at the facility entrance on a freezing winter morning, wondering: “Can I wear my coat over my scrubs until I...
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...
Living on a CNA Salary: What to Expect and How to Budget
It’s one of the biggest questions you’ll ask yourself when considering this career: Can I actually support myself on a certified nursing assistant salary? The...
CNA Scrub Color Guide: What to Wear in Hospitals
Starting a new CNA job or clinical rotation is exciting, but that first nagging question can feel surprisingly stressful: “What color scrubs am I supposed...
A Day in the Life of a CNA: Your 2026 Guide
Ever wondered what being a CNA really feels like? Not just the bulleted list from a job description, but the minute-by-minute reality of the shift....
When Should CNAs Change Bed Sheets? Complete Guidelines
You’ve been there—that moment when you approach a patient’s room and wonder, “Do these sheets need changing now, or can they wait until the scheduled...