[MrsCaseyRN]

Originally Posted by racing-mom4

As far as properly being trained, I think your RN training qualifies you for CNA duties.

Actually, no. In LTC, there are few pieces of equipment (hoyer life, sit to stand) that I didn't learn in nursing school. I was a PCT in the hospital before being a nurse and we didn't use that equipment. I've been shown it by the other CNAs once or twice, but I've asked to be properly inserviced and its never happened. As for just your run-of-the-mill pt personal care, well, yeah that's taught in nursing school.

[cardiacRN2006]

Originally Posted by CaseyGirl827

Actually, no. In LTC, there are few pieces of equipment (hoyer life, sit to stand) that I didn't learn in nursing school. I was a PCT in the hospital before being a nurse and we didn't use that equipment. I've been shown it by the other CNAs once or twice, but I've asked to be properly inserviced and its never happened. As for just your run-of-the-mill pt personal care, well, yeah that's taught in nursing school.

But, is the hoyer lift being taught in CNA school? Sounds like it's an OTJ learned skill. Therefore, being a nurse in the same facility as the CNA should indeed be enough training to perform the same tasks.

And it's not that difficult to get a quick 5 minute training on any equipment that you are uncomfortable with...

[MrsCaseyRN]

[quote=cardiacRN2006;2748187]But, is the hoyer lift being taught in CNA school?quote]
? I don't know?

[PsychNurseWannaBe]

Originally Posted by CaseyGirl827

Actually, no. In LTC, there are few pieces of equipment (hoyer life, sit to stand) that I didn't learn in nursing school. I was a PCT in the hospital before being a nurse and we didn't use that equipment. I've been shown it by the other CNAs once or twice, but I've asked to be properly inserviced and its never happened. As for just your run-of-the-mill pt personal care, well, yeah that's taught in nursing school.

I agree with you...I didn't really have too many opportunities to learn to use equipment when I went through school. Getting your LPN or RN degree really is just a degree that allows you to start in the nursing profession. It doesn't mean you are 100% compentent in everything nursing related. After the degree there must be a lot of on the job training. Hopefully through clinicals you get some but not every clinical can offer every student the ability to learn everything. It takes time to learn technical skills.

I think it is the responsibility of the LPN or RN to speak up and say to the aide...hey, I don't know how to use that equipment and you do...can you teach me? I do this at work and sure at first the aides look at me kinda funny, but than they say sure... I'll show you. And many times I can return the favor. If the the CNA is a nursing student or they need to demonstrate other compentencies... they will ask me to show them something and I am more than happy to show them and explain the rationale. It is about teamwork and utilizing each others strengths to improve one another which ultimately benefits the resident/patient.

I am a newbie RN with a BSN and I will ask for help. I do not pretend to know everything. You want theory? Then I'm your guy. You want nursing considerations, implications, and intervention...I can help. I have a higher education but with certain things a lower skill set. And I am OK with admitting that because I am proactive in learning from people who are willing to teach.