Case Study: Problem Certified Nursing Assistants

One conversation that I have had with my co-workers and boss which was certainly a debatable topic was the pay of a CNA. Certified Nursing Assistants duties and responsibilities are basically care for the elderly as they are not able to do it themselves. This includes many things that most individuals would never do. I believe that CNA’s should be paid just as much as a nurse or LVN, and not minimum pay as it is such a hard job. Its not the same as working at the mall as a sales associate or a fast food place, and most times these jobs tend to get paid more. My boss who is an RN, certainly disagreed with me as she paid so much for her education, and I honestly understand that because I am working towards my BSN, its beyond expensive. She made

Throughout the U.S history the use of Certified Nursing Assistants has helped the system to solve many of our worldwide patients needs. Certified Nursing Assistants are used all over the world for people who are, or who may not, have the support system they may need to take care of their selves. Many Certified Nurses are also qualified to work inside of hospitals, adult care centers, nursing homes, and many more. Certified Nursing Assistants are becoming more reliable for elderly people because of the support system they have from the government.

Yes, I previously applied during the 2016-2017 cycle. Since then, I have pursued opportunities to move into other healthcare settings so that I could learn more about patient care and diversify my hands-on experiences. To do this, I earned my Certified Nursing Assistant certificate and transitioned from working as a physical therapist aide to a new position as a phlebotomist and administrative medical assistant for a diagnostic laboratory.

In response to a recent job opening, I am writing to apply for the Certified Nursing Assistant position at Arbrook Plaza. After reading the job description on Arbrook Plaza’s website, I am confident that I meet these requirements. Therefore, becoming a part of the CNA team means believing in helping others who cannot help themselves or need further assistance.

Certified Nursing Assistant Duties and Responsibilities Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA), commonly referred to as Patient Care Assistant or Nurse Assistant, are important healthcare professionals in the nursing industry. They are well trained health workers who serve as the eyes and ears of the nursing staff and also act as a coordinator between patients and doctors. Under the direct supervision of registered or licensed practical nurses, they provide high quality care to patients. They work in variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, home healthcare, adult day cares, rehab centers, urgent care clinics and doctors' offices. They are required to work for irregular hours, be prepared to handle crucial responsibilities

The necessity for long-term care is increasing which will require additional training and education for health care personnel, family members, and patients. Family members can have peace of mind knowing their family member will gain confidence in learning how to become accustomed to his or her new life while maintaining a quality continuum of care during and after treatment for physical, mental, or age associated illnesses.

The Indiana State Board of Nursing is a body of nine selected members, comprised of a mixture of RNs and LPNs. This board listens to cases regarding university nursing programs, certified RNs fighting for their license, and individuals who are trying to obtain a nursing license. It is up to their discretion whether certain actions of a nurse are permissible or not. They also make adjustments to the curriculums or higher education schools to ensure that they are producing good quality nurses.

Resources that relate to patient care have been cut, such as lacking an adequate supply of clean linens on weekends and nights for patient rooms. While resources relating to patient care have been cut, the CEO’s salary went up from $800,000 to $1,100,000 this past year. Nurses have mobilized and created a voice for themselves and are pushing to unionize with the California Nurses Association (CNA) to fight for more resources and better wages. Since the protesting and unionizing rallies, Huntington has hired expensive anti-union companies to surveillance, intimidate, question nurses and try to divide and oppress the unionizing efforts of the California Nurses Association (CNA).

The senator’s aides said their office had received more than 1400 letters in favor of the bill.

The turnover rate among long-term health care workers is concerning. An article regarding the turnover rate among Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA’s) discusses reasons for this high rate. It gives such reason as lack of training, the lack of appreciation from higher level nurses, and workload (Fitzpatrick, 2002). For both CNA’s or, in the Carlos’ case, Licensed Nurse Practitioners (LPN’s), the job can be stressful. The strenuous job of caring for several patients in long term facilities can weigh on them. Having to physically move patients for any reason can be taxing, especially for the smaller frame nurses. Patient overload is a factor to contend with. The reading does not mention a number of nurses, but it does list a number of beds

Long Term Care (LTC) is an area where change is needed. According to the CDC, by 2030, older adults will account for roughly 72 million of the U.S. population. In 2030, when the last baby boomers turn 65, one in every five Americans will be over the age of 65, and will account for roughly 20% of the population. As the growing population of baby boomers continued to aged they will become more reliant on long term care services. Nurses will be at the forefront of providing care to this demographic of the population. Leadership and accountability are needed in long term care to provide efficient care to the aging population.

Nurse’s Aide: The patient was confused and got tangled in the IV tubes.- This is an opinion. There is no actual facts that can confirm the reason the patient was tangled by the IV tubes was due to confusion.

Stephanie, great post. I have experienced similar situations many times while working as a nursing assistant in long term care. I also agree with the nurse in her statement that some resident's become familiar with certain nurses or other staff and tend to be more compliant with them. Also, maybe the nurse or other staff members resemble a friend or family member that played an important part in the resident's life, and this could be one of the reasons that the resident is more apt to follow directions. While it is true that the caregiver must remain calm when trying to De-escalate a situation, the caregiver must also be gentle but firm, and project a level of confidence to the resident that will provide the resident with a sense of security

In the nursing home facility types of high-risk clients could include clients with dementia and others that suffer from mental illness or other medical impairments. In orientation it is required for all employees and staff to have six hours of dementia training among other types of health and safety such as handwashing, information about blood borne pathogens, and a tuberculosis test is required to

It is interesting that each state writes separate Nurse Practice Acts for their nurses. Federal legislation would seemingly be more uniform and standardized. Is this done by design, or have the laws not caught up with the times? Considering that, insurance companies and other payers are often located in states other than where the care is being provided, a more universal set of standards for health care would be appropriate. My only argument in this case would be that a single federal organization would be less effective at monitoring or “policing” individual nurses, like the State Boards are able to do.