nur2be

I have been doing colostomy care the whole time I have been a CNA. The nurses at the facility where I work said it was the CNAs responsibility. We have a new LVN that said colostomy care is the license nurses responsibility because CNAs are not license to do it. So my question is who is responsible for colostomy care? Thanks in advance.

I would like to say that I was not trying to discourage you, the other poster made it seem like I was. I have been a CNA for 7yrs and fresh out of school I applied at the hospital and they told me that I have to have 5 or more yrs experince and this is in San Diego CA. So I say you should check with your local hospital and not just take somebody word it. I really encourage you to take the class, it will help you when you do your LVN program.

all new CNAs are slow at first. once you get to know your patients and what they need. you will start to get faster. Don't worry it takes time.

Fall 2007 mirco anatomy

CNAs mainly work in LTC facilities. some work in the hospitals but they have many years of experince. CNAs duties are bathing, feeding, doing vital signs, emptying foley catheters, I&O, charting, bedpan, changing linen. this can be a hard job, but you have to be open minded.