BEDPAN76 547 Posts Specializes in LTC, MDS, Education. Apr 25, 2010 Don't see why not, as long as they have demonstrated that they know how to do it........:)
jolly_tamale 45 Posts Specializes in LTC, CNA/SPN. Apr 25, 2010 I have no idea but I don't see why not. I actually never did it until after I was certified and had my first job (somehow missed that during clinicals). It took two minutes for someone to show me how to do it.
realnursealso/LPN, LPN 2 Articles; 783 Posts Specializes in Peds Homecare. Has 34 years experience. Apr 25, 2010 Why would you need a license to empty a foley?
work&play 362 Posts Apr 25, 2010 That's what the nursing assistant training is all about. Nothing more pretty much.
rotteluvr31, ADN, RN 208 Posts Apr 25, 2010 I think this is a task that personal care workers can perform. They are not certified or licensed.
krissy_mack 28 Posts Specializes in cna. Apr 25, 2010 i dont think you have to be licensed o do that. its very simple as long as you dont pull on it.
reddellrn 64 Posts Specializes in Medsurg, home health, ob and rehab. Has 7 years experience. Apr 25, 2010 yes anyone can empty a foley, it does not hurt or touch the pt
allnurses Guide nursel56 7,066 Posts Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty. Has 47 years experience. Apr 25, 2010 Gonna make your answers 9 for 9 - yes, with the caveat that you may need to document amount on an I and O sheet and/or describe the color/clarity/odor of the urine and report abnormal findings.
superramvette 69 Posts Apr 25, 2010 I will answer your question with a question........Does a bird have wings? Do cows go moo? Does the earth spin? you get the picture
