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Are you feeling bored? Well…did you know that July is National Anti-Boredom Month? It’s true! So, here are a couple of brainteasers to shake things up a little:
Look at this photo. Which of the three men is tallest?
 And what about this one: Johnny's mother had four children. The first was April, the second was May, and the third was June. What was the name of her fourth child?
Have you got them figured out or do you give up? Keep reading for the answer.
And, here are some tips for helping you fight boredom at work:
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However, at Just for CNAs, we like to honor nursing assistants every day--not just for one week a year. That's why we created the Just for Nursing Assistants website, a place where people from all walks of life can express their gratitude to you. At the same time, the website brings some much needed attention to how important your role is to nursing, to health care and to the community. read more » |
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Today is the first day of CNA Week...so congratulations and a BIG thank you to CNAs everywhere!
Did you know that people are talking about you? It's true! People from all over the U.S. are speaking their minds about nursing assistants. They are sharing their thoughts about how hard you work, how much they appreciate you and much, much more. Who's doing all this talking? Your co-workers...nurses and other nursing assistants. Politicians...governors and senators. And, celebrities...a diverse group including Mary Murphy (from So You Think You Can Dance), Dr. Patch Adams and actress Jane Fonda. Where can you read their comments? Visit Just for Nursing Assistants. While you're there, please consider leaving some comments of your own. For example, what would you say to a CNA who feels discouraged? Or, what would you say to someone who is thinking about becoming a CNA? You may add your thoughts here. Thanks again to CNAs everywhere...and we hope you enjoy your new site, Just for Nursing Assistants. |
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Fires can happen anywhere, any time, for a variety of reasons. But, when a fire occurs in a facility or home where frail, elderly or sick people live, the consequences can be devastating. What should you do if a fire breaks out where you work? First of all...don’t panic! If a fire breaks out, stay calm to set an example for clients—and follow these R.A.C.E. guidelines. read more » |
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It’s Earth Day today, which makes it the perfect time to focus on providing cost-efficient care at your workplace. Why should you care? Consider these facts: read more » |
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As a nursing assistant, you spend more time with your clients than anyone else on the health care team. This helps you develop a close relationship with your clients. They come to trust you with their personal information—believing that you will keep it to yourself.
Now, be honest. Have you ever discussed a client’s private information with your family or laughed about a client with a group of coworkers? Most health care workers would probably answer “yes”.
Talking about your clients in a public place or to people who aren’t involved in their care breaks the trust your clients have placed in you. Health care workers who break confidentiality can lose their jobs and can even find themselves in a lawsuit!
Four Easy Ways to Break Confidentiality (And How to Avoid Them!)
There are a few common ways that health care workers break their clients’ trust without really meaning to. See if you can spot the mistakes these nursing aides made:
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Studies have shown that an hour of increased brain activity can make a person smarter, more energetic, creative and open to new ways of thinking. Of course, completing inservices or reading medical information online are two ways to increase your brain activity. However, there are countless ways to exercise your mind that have nothing to do with medicine-but will still help keep your mind stimulated and ready for "on the job" learning. Here are just a few: read more » |
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As every CNA knows, things change rapidly in health care. This means that nursing assistants can't "rest on their laurels" and claim that they know all they need to know to do their jobs. Having an active, open mind and a true desire to continue learning go a long way toward being an effective CNA.
When work is delegated to you by a nurse, what does that really mean? Here’s the definition of delegation: read more » |
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