Sad to say, even the major media don't always spell it out the first time they mention it in an article. Makes you wonder what they're teaching in journalism schools (J schools) these days. If anything.
The admins should have a way to pin that discussion to the top of the page. It's frustrating to many readers, I'm sure.
As a writer, one should always spell out something the first time you mention it. For example, someone might write, "Who has power of attorney (POA)?" From that point on in the discussion, POA is OK to use because it was spelled out early on.
Perhaps posters could make an effort to adopt this habit.
I'd also add that the Discussions section of the Forum doesn't show up on a phone screen, so the cheat sheet thread there isn't helpful.
MJ1929, never knew the "Discussion" section didn't show up on a phone screen [I use a desk top computer]. That explains why traffic has been so slow on Discussion compared to years ago.
There is a list of abbreviations somewhere on the website. I am on a tablet so don't know exactly where. Someone will reply where.
CNA stands for Certified Nurses Aid. This is just not used on this forum, it used all the time in care facilities and Hospitals. LPN stands for Licenced Practical Nurse and RN, registered nurse. Then there is the DON...director of Nursing. In a Hospital or Facility it goes like this.
DON - in charge of the staff RN - usually has a 2 yr (associates degree) or 4/5 yr BS degree LPN - works under the RN. Medical training, has limitations CNA- works under the LPN and has no medical training. Does most of the hands on care and clean up.
Nice to know this info if ever dealing with a Hospital or Nursing facility.
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As a writer, one should always spell out something the first time you mention it. For example, someone might write, "Who has power of attorney (POA)?" From that point on in the discussion, POA is OK to use because it was spelled out early on.
Perhaps posters could make an effort to adopt this habit.
I'd also add that the Discussions section of the Forum doesn't show up on a phone screen, so the cheat sheet thread there isn't helpful.
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CNA stands for Certified Nurses Aid. This is just not used on this forum, it used all the time in care facilities and Hospitals. LPN stands for Licenced Practical Nurse and RN, registered nurse. Then there is the DON...director of Nursing. In a Hospital or Facility it goes like this.
DON - in charge of the staff
RN - usually has a 2 yr (associates degree) or 4/5 yr BS degree
LPN - works under the RN. Medical training, has limitations
CNA- works under the LPN and has no medical training. Does
most of the hands on care and clean up.
Nice to know this info if ever dealing with a Hospital or Nursing facility.
CNA is certified nursing assistant.