continuing education

At Just for CNAs, we know how hard you work every day as a nursing assistant.  When you get home from work, the last thing on  your mind is continuing education.  If your employer does not provide this ongoing training, it is probably next to impossible to fit it in your schedule.  Here at Just for CNAs, we want to help you complete your required continuing education credits.  With our online system, you can ensure that your are up-to-date with just a few clicks of the mouse.   

Through October 31st, we're giving away two free inservice topics with your purchase of the four modules of your choice (with coupon code FALL4FREE).  To take advantage of this offer, follow these steps:  read more »

As a nursing assistant, one of your primary roles is to collect and communicate information.  That information is collected by observing clients and communicated by reporting to the nurse and/or documenting in the client's chart.

By being able to recognize what is abnormal, you'll be ensuring a better outcome for your client(s)!  For example:  your client, Mrs. Jones has a slightly reddened area on  her hip that was not there last week.  She tells you that the area is sensitive to the touch.  You know that these symptoms are the early signs of a pressure sore.  By catching and reporting these abnormal observations, Mrs. Jones has a better chance of receiving quick treatment for her developing pressure sore.  read more »

Did you know that nearly 70% of hospital admissions and 23% of nursing home admissions in the U.S. are a result of non-compliance?

This happens because a client has not followed their recommended plan of care and their disease or condition has worsened tremendously.  So, you can see why it's so important for your clients to follow orders.  However, there are many reasons why these orders may not

be followed, such as:  read more »

Did you know that the average load of dirty laundry contains 100 million E. coli bacteria?  And, studies have found that more than 60 percent of washing machines are contaminated with fecal matter.  Do these numbers surprise you?  Check out our newest inservice addition to Just for CNAs: "Infection Control in Home Care" to find out how you can keep your clients safe from harmful bacteria. 

This topic is filled with tips about common infection control challenges faced by home health aides... just like you.  It also includes information on disinfecting surfaces, doing laundry, "sharps" disposal, household pests and food safety. You'll also find dozens of tips for keeping clients' homes as germ-free as possible.

Seven new topics have been added to our inservice library!  Click on the links below to check each one out.

"Dealing with Family Members"

"Fluid & Electrolytes for CNAs"

"Home Care Safety Tips"

"Meal Time Tips"

"Understanding MRSA"

"Understanding Schizophrenia"

"Understanding Common Vascular Conditions"  read more »

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At Just for CNAs, we love to hear from nursing assistants everywhere.  We received a lovely email from a very loyal customer, Elise Grace.  Please read her inspiring story.  And, take note:  Elise has completed a number of our inservices but she doesn't start her CNA classes until September 8th!  She is eagerly absorbing every bit of knowledge she can about working as a CNA.  With that kind of dedication to lifelong learning, we know she will be superb at her job!  read more »