Articles by Linda Leekley BS RN

6 Surefire Ways for CNAs & Nurses to Work as a Team
Teamwork is great, right? Chances are, everyone at your workplace would agree that client care improves when nurses and CNAs work together as a team. Unfortunately, it can be a challenge! How can everyone in the nursing field get along better? Here are six surefire ways to create a top-notch nursing team.
Published 05Apr2010, viewed 477 times

How to Develop & Retain Top-Notch CNAs
Picture this: a couple of nursing assistants have quit and you are scrambling to replace them. You've taken the time to advertise for CNAs, interview prospective employees and complete the entire hiring process. Now you cross your fingers that these new CNAs will stick around. But, do you really want to leave it to luck?
Published 04Apr2010, viewed 382 times

CNAs and Nurses: Can't We All Just Get Along?
Nurses and nursing assistants are all part of the same team and have the same goal: provide quality care to clients in need. So why is it that nurses and CNAs don't always see eye to eye? here are 8 tips for creating a "friction-free" team of nurses and nursing assistants:
Published 26Mar2010, viewed 427 times

Delegation: How Nurses & CNAs Work as a Team
When work is delegated to a CNA by a nurse, what does that really mean? Delegation involves a nurse entrusting the performance of a selected nursing task to someone who is qualified, competent and able to perform that task. It is a decision-making process that requires knowledge and skill.
Published 25Mar2010, viewed 1303 times

CNAs and Nurses: It's All about Respect!
Throughout the health care world, nurses and nursing assistants work together in teams. And, respect among team members is important for efficient and effective work. Here are six tips for fostering respect and developing a top-notch nursing team.
Published 21Mar2010, viewed 303 times

Is It Time to Go with a CNA Inservice Provider?
Is part of your job as a nursing supervisor or nurse educator to develop monthly inservices for your nursing assistants? If so, you know that this can be a time-consuming process. Perhaps you've considered purchasing "ready-made" topics from a company that sells CNA inservices. You're really tempted, but are not sure it's worth the cost. Here are five tips for helping you make that decision.
Published 04Mar2010, viewed 481 times

10 Top-Notch Ideas for CNA Inservices
As a nursing supervisor, you are all too familiar with the basic (and often mandatory) inservice information presented to nursing assistants. However, to develop a team of top-notch CNAs, it's important to go beyond what is necessary or mandated. Here are some ideas for inservices that will get your nursing assistants thinking outside the box—and have a real impact on the quality of their client care.
Published 24Feb2010, viewed 1109 times

CNA Inservices: Make Them Count!
As a nursing supervisor, you know that your nursing assistants must meet their annual inservice requirement. In most states, this is a minimum of twelve hours of inservices per year—although that number jumps to 24 in some states. But, how do you make the most of the time you spend on CNA continuing education? And, what do surveyors look for when they review inservice records? Here are four basic guidelines that will keep you on track.
Published 20Feb2010, viewed 791 times

Nurses & CNAs: Be Smart, Creative, Lifelong Learners
For those of us in the field of nursing, having an active, open mind and a true desire to learn are important attributes. Did you know that 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? Read on to find out more!
Published 20Feb2010, viewed 290 times

The Surefire Way to Retain Your CNAs...and It's Free!
Because nursing assistants perform up to 80% of the client care for your organization, they have the power to make or break the reputation of your company. And, as they go about their daily work, nursing assistants serve as your eyes and ears with patients. Yet, did you know that nearly half of the people who quit their jobs do so because they don't feel appreciated by their supervisors? There is a surefire way to retain your aides, for free.
Published 01Dec2009, viewed 329 times

5 Ways to Make Your CNA Inservices Memorable
As a nurse educator, you know that ongoing education leads to reduced turnover and greater job satisfaction among your nursing assistants. Not to mention that continuing education is a yearly requirement for CNAs! But, how do you know the information you provide to your aides "sticks?" Here are five strategies for ensuring that your nurse aides actually retain the information you are giving them.
Published 27Nov2009, viewed 491 times

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