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I'm a BSN nursing student, and today I had a clinical rotation at the hospital. The CNA on the floor there was taking out IVs and Foley catheters. I don't work as a CNA, but I did take the class and I'm pretty sure that you're not allowed to do that (at least in my home state). If I see this, am I obligated to say something to someone about it? I feel like it's wrong but I didn't know what to do at the time. Is this a common happening and what should I do about it? Thanks so much!
evolvingrn, BSN, RN
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yes they can, I was a cna before being a Rn and i took out foley's all the time. they just had to demonstrate mastery of the skill to an Rn first.....Seriously...how hard is it to take out a foley? our cna's used to put in foley's too (they underwent a certification process) and i know their are some hospitals that still allow this.