Linda Leekley BS RN's Articles


  • 10 Inservice Ideas For Developing Top-notch Cnas
    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 think ...

  • 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.

  • Cna Inservices: Should You Purchase Them Or Write Your Own?
    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 w ...

  • 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.

  • 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:

  • 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.

  • How Nurses & Cnas Can Be 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 ...

  • 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?

  • Survey-friendly Cna Inservices
    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, wh ...

  • Using Praise To Retain Your Nursing Assistants
    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 job ...


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