http://www.netpediatrics.com/what-can-a-cna-do-in-the-pediatric-unit-in-a-hospital/ Questions and Answers from Real People Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:09:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 http://www.netpediatrics.com/what-can-a-cna-do-in-the-pediatric-unit-in-a-hospital/comment-page-1/#comment-212 sparklin Wed, 09 Sep 2009 01:55:55 +0000 http://www.netpediatrics.com/what-can-a-cna-do-in-the-pediatric-unit-in-a-hospital/#comment-212 A CNA is basically a second hand to LVN's and RN's. A CNA can transport patients from room to procedures, take blood pressure, help bathe patients, help patients who have limited movement ( getting them in and out of bed to use the restroom), help in the physical care of paitents ( helping the RN turn them so they don't get bed sores). CNA is a helpful support system for a patients overall care in a hospital. In most hospitals there are teams: RN, LVN, CNA as well as a Respiratory Therapist, or any other specialist needed to help the patient get better. CNA is a valuable person to have in a hospital. A CNA is basically a second hand to LVN’s and RN’s.
A CNA can transport patients from room to procedures, take blood pressure, help bathe patients, help patients who have limited movement ( getting them in and out of bed to use the restroom), help in the physical care of paitents ( helping the RN turn them so they don’t get bed sores).
CNA is a helpful support system for a patients overall care in a hospital. In most hospitals there are teams: RN, LVN, CNA as well as a Respiratory Therapist, or any other specialist needed to help the patient get better.
CNA is a valuable person to have in a hospital.

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