Who can forget nursing school? Buying expensive textbooks that, if dropped, could break a toe…using flashcards to memorize human anatomy…rising before dawn to get to clinicals on time. Good or bad, those were unforgettable days! I was a newly divorced...
It is estimated that in the United States more than 76 million people suffer from pain- whether it be chronic or acute. Your nurse aides work with clients who are in pain every single day. As you know, pain management is a basic part of good client care because...
Recently the U.S. government worked to improve safety and health protection for workers across America by bringing our chemical label and safety sheet systems in line with what is used in other countries: the Globally Harmonized System (or GHS, for short). OSHA...
You and your CNAs work very hard to promote the best quality of life possible for your elderly patients, clients and/or residents. But, everyone in healthcare knows that certain issues can really impact client care—such as staffing ratios, quality time spent with...
This week, June 13th through June 19th, is the 36th Annual National Nursing Assistants Week. It’s a great time to let direct care givers know how much they are appreciated! That includes all the hardworking home health aides who take such good care of their...