A certified nursing assistant (CNA) by virtue of his/her completing prescribed number of hours duty and clearing the theoretical examination has a very vital role in providing nursing care to the patients in hospitals established by Government, large industrial organizations and charitable trusts besides Nursing homes and Community Centers.
They work under the supervision of a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse as the case may be. They form an important link between the Doctor and the patients and maintain hourly record of the status of health of the patient and are responsible for administration of advised medicines to the patient as specified in the history sheet of the patient during his stay in the hospital.
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Some cases there is not a option to be able to take care of your loved ones in your own home. We turn to the knowledgeable and educated staff of a nursing care facility. We all have jobs, kids, and plans that can prevent us from being able to take care of our family members. You would like to be able to have them at home with you so you know that they are being taken care of accordingly. We ask ourselves these questions every time we think about our families safety and health.
Q: How do you know that you can trust some one to come in to your home?
A: You don’t really know. Home Healthcare agencies are required [...] Continue Reading…
Everyday more people need excellent medical care in hospitals and long-term care facilities. C.N.A.s are vital direct care workers that assist nurses and other medical personnel in caring for patients and ensuring the smooth functioning of the healthcare facility.
A career as CNA is an excellent choice for individuals who have a strong interest in providing care to patients. CNAs must be patient, tactful, understanding, dependable, emotionally stable, and in good overall health. They must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to effectively work as part of a team.
C.N.A.s need at least a high school diploma or GED and must complete a 6 to 12 week Certified Nursing Assistant certificate program with a minimum of 75 hours [...] Continue Reading…