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A nurse aide's certification has lapsed and has not been renewed. What should the aide do about working as a nurse aide?
- A.Continue working and renew whenever it is convenient
- B.Work under a coworker's certification until renewal is done
- C.Not work as a nurse aide until renewal requirements are met and notify the employer
- D.Hide the lapse from the employer to keep the current schedule
Correct answer
C. Not work as a nurse aide until renewal requirements are met and notify the employer
Why
A lapsed certification means the person is not currently eligible to work as a nurse aide until state renewal requirements are satisfied. Working under another person's certification or hiding the lapse violates registry rules.
Content outline: Role of the Nurse Aide - Professional Conduct: Certification Lapse · From the Role of the Nurse Aide practice bank (RA-150).