Things they didn't teach you in CNA class.

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Seems like there's something new every day and it makes me nervous to think that I'll be in charge one day when I become a nurse.

Since becoming a CNA, what are some things that you've learned while working the floor? Either relevant to CNA work or something you've learned from your nurses.

I just found out that the air beds are not supposed to have fitted sheets put on them because it restricts the air flow.

You can't keep a stack of towels and wash cloths in the shower room for all of your showers. It's cross contamination. (never thought about it!:-)

Just to get it started. I'll post more as I think of them. Hopefully this will help some of the brand new CNAs and me too!

Dondie

Specializes in PACU, LTC, Med-Surg, Telemetry, Psych.

Different programs probably do different things, but..

My class years back really should have had at least some insights into handling bad families. I also think they teach this as if you are going to be working ONLY in a nursing home and do not go over ALL the places CNAs work like psych units, home health, etc.

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Specializes in Mostly geri :).

Families can be difficult, working nights does help bypass that. To be fair, some have been awesome.

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