How to Talk to Cancer and Dying Patients

“The cancer has spread … there’s nothing else they can do…” “I had hoped to live long enough to see my grandson graduate…” “My wife wants me to move back home for the end… What do you think?”Every healthcare prof ...

Caregiver Burnout and Compassion Fatigue: How to Recognize and Avoid Them

There’s an irony at all levels of health care: Doing what you love can also wear you out. Every medical professional is at risk for two career side effects: Caregiver Burnout and Compassion Fatigue.Caregiver Burnou ...

CNA Certification: What Does YOUR State Require?

As you study for the written portion of your CNA examination, you’re probably wondering if online practice tests cover the information that you need to know.The good news is that using online websites, such as CNA ...

10 Most Essential CNA Interview Questions and Answers

You did it! You finished your CNA classes and passed your CNA examinations! Now you’re ready to find a job and start your new career. These are the 10 most essential interview questions that employers often ask:Tel ...

CNA Career Ladder: The Sky’s the Limit!

What is a CNA? Where do CNAs work? What does a CNA do? What are CNA career prospects? What is an LPN? What is good about being an LPN? How to become an LPN What if you want to bypass the LPN program and go rig ...

RN, LPN, LVN, RRT: Who’s Who on the Health Team

Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Nurse Aide Occupational Therapist Physical Therapist Respiratory Therapist Speech Therap ...

CNA Duties: Eleven Golden Rules of Documentation

If you didn’t write it down, it didn’t happen Date, time, and sign every entry Chart care as soon as possible after you give it Write legibly every time Be systematic Be accurate You absolutely must be objectiv ...

Humor: Powerful Medicine for Everyone

For a new CNA, the concept of humor in health care may seem strange. After all, aren’t we there to provide tender, compassionate care to the sick and disabled? And we know the work is hard. How can there possibly be a ...

CNA Job Description: How to Write [with Samples]

What does a CNA do? A certified nursing assistant, also known as a nurse assistant or CNA, assists patients with various activities in hospitals, nursing homes and other facilities under the direction of a nurse in char ...

25 Tips, Tricks, and Time-Savers from Veteran Certified Nursing Assistants

For a New CNA Patient Care Tips Time-Savers Working with Others Just for YouEvery CNA has a great tip to share. What is yours? It could be something you discovered that makes your day a little smoother. M ...