CNA Skills

As a certified nursing assistant (CNA), you will work closely with patients dealing with various health issues. This can be emotionally challenging, and you must have solid emotional intelligence to provide the best possible care for your patients.   What is emotional intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the ability to be aware of and understand your…

As a certified nursing assistant, you will be responsible for providing basic care to patients. This can include everything from helping them bathe and eat to providing emotional support. However, one of your job’s most important aspects is ensuring that patients maintain their Range of motion (ROM). ROM exercises are important for patients of all…

Many patients may struggle to stand or walk on their own after an injury or surgery. They may require the help of a certified nursing assistant (CNA) to ambulate or move around. This process is called transfer. It can be very dangerous for both the patient and the CNA if the transfer is not done…