Test Tip Tuesday Episode 2: ID Bands You are taking the test. You have studied, paid attention in class and practiced. You are as ready as you can be. You enter the testing room and receive your care plan and begin your first skill...only to discover the patient has no ID Band like you used…
Motivation Monday Episode 2: CharacterDo you remember what motivated you to become a CNA? That drive to help others? That passion to make a difference? But day to day routines often make us forget why we are here in the first place. It's the character, the heart, the compassion that brought you into healthcare...but do you…
Career Spotlight Saturday Episode 1: Dawn NICU RNDo you dream of being a NICU RN? Have you ever wondered what it is like to work in a neonatal ICU as an RN? Are you wondering how to become a NICU nurse? Join us for an interview with Dawn and discover what she does as a…
Fashion Friday Episode 1: Cherokee InfinityIf you work in healthcare, you probably need scrubs. Chances are, the scrubs you are wearing right now have seen better days. Let's face it...you wash them often (all those germs...). Which means they aren't going to last as long as your favorite jeans that you only wear once a…
Newsflash Thursday Episode 1: The Case of the Pregnant Patient Imagine...you go to work tomorrow, it's a regular day on the job. You are caring for a completely dependent, cognitively impaired patient who has been in the facility for over 10 years. She cannot walk, talk or care for herself. She is totally dependent on…
Workplace Wednesday Episode 1: Ashley ICU/IMCUDo you ever wonder what it is like to work in an ICU as a CNA? Are you thinking of applying for a job but don't know what to expect or whether it's a good fit for you? Join us as we interview Ashley and find out what CNAs do…
Test Tip Tuesday Episode1: WashclothTests...no one likes them. You get anxiety, you lose sleep, you just don't know what to expect. 4YourCNA is here to help you by removing some of the mystery behind the test. Today's episode focuses on a specific testing checkpoint and discusses why it is such a big deal. Watch the video…
Motiation Monday Episode1: ScholarshipsWant to further your education but short on cash? Look no further...we have compiled a list of healthcare scholarship opportunities and scholarship generators that can help anyone out with education costs. Watch the episode then scroll down and visit some of the sites linked below! Leave us a comment if you found…
Click here to watch the skill Why can't you tell the patient you are counting their respirations? When you tell someone that you are counting their respirations, they will become aware of their breathing. This will usually cause them to alter their breathing patterns (either slow down or speed up), and your count won't be…
Measure and Record Radial Pulse These are the basic steps for measure and record a resident's radial pulse. In-depth step by step directions can be found in our CNA Skills Study Guide, available on this website. Opening and wash hands Locate pulse on thumb side of patient's wrist (do not use your thumb) Count thumps…