Archive for Law & Ethics

What offenses disqualify a person from becoming a CNA in Wisconsin?

Jennifer asked:

I have a dismissed charge of pointing a firearm on my public record. I also have a guilty conviction of a disorderly conduct from the same time period. Do I have a chance of becoming a CNA?Programs

Considered to be Abusing the System for the following reasons or conditions?

Carole asked: Just looking for some logical input. I have recently been terminated from my Nurse Coordinator/Recruiter position for being out on medical leave, in NJ it is Temporary disability as my doctor ordered me out of work for Post Lyme Disease Syndrome, Epstein Barr Virus & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I put in 2 long [...]

What are the laws in NC regarding CNA to resident ratio in a nursing facility?

spankyrc70 asked: I am a Certified Nursing assistant in NC. I work night shift,we rarely have enough help.This is a 104 bed facility a lot of times it is just me and one other CNA to take care of all these residents.Is this legal?Of course we have 2 LPNs there but they mostly do charting [...]

What crimes disqualify you to work as a CNA in the state of Arizona?

rhonda_skinner asked: In the state of Illinois certain felonies will not allow you to be a CNA. Is it the same in all states?Lpnu Home