Another discussion brought to mind the days when I was a nurses aide. Not a CNA. Does anyone remember those days? I have always had high regard for nurses aides, certified and otherwise, but I...
gettingupthere replied to couldntbhappier's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
WOW! I worked as a Nurses aide way back in the 60's, before aides had to be certified! I wouldn't change that experience for anything. I never ask a CNA to do something I wouldn't do. I have no...
gettingupthere replied to natrgrrl's topic in Rehabilitation
I'd be concerned! This is a battle that is constantly being fought in our rehab facility, which is connected to our LTC facility. The nurses and especially CNAs are always walking in and out of the...
gettingupthere replied to doodles's topic in Agency Nurses
Let me just relay my experience with an Agency nurse this past week! This young woman walked onto my unit, a rehab unit in a long term facility, on her cell phone, talking to God knows who! Oh, late I...