CNA vs RN

What's the difference between a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and a Registered Nurse (RN)? While they work closely together, and there is some overlap with responsibilities, these roles are very different. Let's go over the specifics!
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[@lewisbreland]

New to hospital HR department and this made some things very clear to me. Thank you. Subscribing so I don't miss a beat!

[@laurenhills239]

Could you do a video on what a certified medication aide is vs a nurse. I find it more confusing!

[@freshrn]

That's a great idea!

[@TBEDC]

I’m a CNA but I’m also a First Responder/VFF..I’m certified in a lot of things such as CPR/AED BLS for healthcare, airway mgmt, advanced first aid..etc..so I respond to codes in facility but I’ve also been accepted to the ADN pre nursing program..what’s your take on First Responders responding to codes in facility and to what they can do in facility as opposed to pre-hospital..

[@freshrn]

Since I'm not a first-responder, I am not super familiar with their scope of practice and how it compares. That being said, I have met paramedics and other first responders who struggled going into the hospital because they were not allowed to do as much as they would be able to do in the field. So if a patient is coding, and you're right there, in the field you'd be able to put in an airway yourself, but not in the hospital per policy. You'd have to bag the patient until the code team arrives with the provider and respiratory therapist to intubate. That has seemed like the biggest change to get accustomed to without getting frustrated. Plus, hospitals handle codes and urgent/emergent situations differently, so really pay close attention to who does what during codes, and debrief afterwards to you can really get the most benefit out of each situation.