Why I stopped being a CNA
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- Опубліковано 16 вер 2024
- Low pay, lots of work and you feel like you're not appreciated. It was time for a change.
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Glad you became a Nurse.... I have been a nurse 5 years and I see not point of anyone being a cna unless their using it for a stepping stone.... It is hard heavy work and they need to be paid more
Summer Goodlow every nurse needs to be a cna to better appreciate them
Being a CNA is how you become a good nurse! If you haven't worked as a CNA you're probably the kind of nurse that is only there to pass pills and not care for the patients.
Twylight Weekends Twylight Weekends 100% disagree you can give you resident good care without being a CNA. I know a lot of nurses that were CNA before. They say I'm a nurse now, I'm not a CNA.
I began my shift by greeting everyone of my residents. You will be surprised how many times I have found, I had a resident out, a resident past, resident moved, resident has a cast on their leg and had not recieved that information in report. I try to lay eyes on my residents at least hourly, while awake. Every 2 hours while asleep. I also try to get to know my residents. It makes assessments a lot easier. I worked at one place that a resident had been head of the masons for the state. He had been there over 10 years. I was the first to find out he was a Mason. It can take 15 minutes a day to make your 30 resident feel better, asses them, drasticly reduce falls, and find what was missed in report. Or 20 minutes to send ONE person to ER and all the paperwork.
A nurse doesn't leave CNA responsibilities behind. When they get that degree they assume more responsibilities. Every nurse should know CNA duties. It's hilarious how many "Nurses " I know that don't know how to place a catheter much less place a bed pan under their own patient. It's rediculous!
Miner Au I don't think you understood my reply. With that being said saying"Hi!" to a resident doesn't make you a good nurse. I'll say it again those who have worked as a CNA before becoming a nurse, are better now nurses! Period, point, blank.
I've been a CNA for 6 years and I am at the point where I am completely done with that kind of work. You don't feel appreciated, the work is never ending, more often than not we have to work short staffed, and the pay doesn't match the amount of work you are expected to do. And you are spot on with some people thinking that CNA's are replaceble. I even heard a nurse once say that "CNA's are a dime a dozen." Yes, not every resident or coworker will be an asshole, but for me I was just tired of it. Like, you know it's time to leave a job (or certain type of work) when you HATE going there.
Momoney1210 true cna are dim dozen
Momoney1210 most nurses suck there lazy...
Momoney1210 Isn’t that every kind of work lol 😂 plus I’m trying to be a nurse anesthetist or nurse practitioner and in order to do that I have to be a RN
Momoney1210
is being a CNA an actual Nurse or an assistant to a RN and or LPN?
Exactly why I left my old job. Applied to the hospital in hopes of climbing the ladder in the health care field.
I am only a week into being a CNA and I’m already mentally, physically, and emotionally exhausted. My back and my feet hurt so bad and I just not gonna do it anymore.
How are things now?
Congratulations! But if anyone is getting into nursing for the appreciation....you will be VERY disappointed. As a nurse or a CNA you see people in ways they should not be seen, and that is something that is a privilege but can also be a curse. Good Luck to you all you future CNAs, LPNs, and RN. -A. Price, RN
Adam Price, BSN, RN what about a nurse practitioner or nurse anesthetist
Thanks Adam
Stefan G Do you like your job?
I relate to this so much! I am a CNA, been one for a year and a half. When you start as a CNA and you've never worked in healthcare before, it's a shell shocker. Now looking into LPN program . Yes, most people look down on LPN program and say go for RN.... But if you're a CNA, and you go for RN , that's 2-4 years of school, and while in school, that's 2-4 years of being a CNA.... Unless you get a different job while in school. LPN program is only one year. Huge difference.
Yeah, I'll do that.
Butterflywings011 yes!!! I debate back and forth! But I don’t have two years... I’ll jus do a bridge program!
Hi! How are things going? Did you become a nurse?
RIGHT!
I am on the other side of the spectrum. I fell out of love with sitting behind a desk and fell in love with taking care of people. As a CNA, I can honestly say it's my calling, but it's definitely not for the faint of heart. You either enjoy taking care of people and all the not so good stuff that comes along with it or you don't. I'm good as a CNA for now, even though I have a degree in business administration with a minor in HR. I just feel more confident knowing at the end of day, the person I am taking care of will feel loved and special.
thanks for the opinion. I have been at a desk for 16 years and its taking a toll. It will be a big pay cut, but corporate world is a drag. I think i will take the CNA course and give it a try
Me too
Bless your heart.
❤
@@RedfernDEDid you ever go to cna program?
I am one of the old CNAs !! I have seen it all and done it all working in a Nursing home the same place / facilty almost 30 years. My legs are shot, my knees are shot, my shoulders and both hands and I have suffered 3 back surgeries ! I take care of as many as 34 plus residents per shift. Were mandated almost everyday and must stay or you will be before the state !! This is my last year October 23 is my final day. God bless you young lady.
Tammy Wines WHY???
Tammy Wines Why???
Any tips? Also I have just started and I haven't even been at my job for a month and the old nurses aren't all nice. One yelled at me for needing help and others gossip with each other and some are super lazy and I don't get it. I don't know what I'm doing wrong at all
Wow you've done it all.. what do you think about working not for a facility but private care? I'm more interested in finding my clients out of the facility/ home environment
@@christengardner4780 hang in there your not alone. I hear of that type of stuff going on
Just started my 1st clinical job and I HATE it. Some of the other CNA's have attitudes and are not friendly and make it toxic. Administration is okay. I already know what to expect from them. Lastly, the RN Nurse's DON'T help at ALL. Like no one taught you patient care. It opened my eyes to pursue clinical lab sciences. It's behind the scenes, no patient care and just your Petri Dishes and Technology to diagnose diseases and illness. I'm so over being a C.N.A I was dumb and naive and did not do enough research before diving all the way in. Anyway, we live and learn. Too do loo. ✨🌟💛
True true, I have been a CNA for almost 3 years.
As a CNA you always try to do your best for the patients, but sometimes it’s not enough for the patients or their family members, people please if you have a loved one in a nursing home, please don’t be rude with the CNAs believe me we try to do our best after the spilling, the cursing 🤬 and the bad attitude from some patients, please appreciate a little bit more what we do...
I think somexs they watch too much true crime :/. I'm not saying ppl aren't cruel. But what I am saying is I like this stuff more than warehouse work. & if I catch any charges, it's over for me. & I'm not trying to go out like that. A men. Also, ur family members r not always sweet little angels. I just got threatened I was gonna get shot at by an elderly cop not too long ago. Obviously I was able to over look it but if he was younger & in his right mind... But actually there's this 1 lady who's verbally & physically abusive. & she's always digging up in her parts. And mam, Do Not put your hands on me! Some are so seriously defiant tho. I'll be like what r u gonna do? Tell ur family? Bc I'm sure your fam wants me to look after you. Those residents will be wanting u to do things in the middle of you doing things. It's like low key my younger active... self is mentally going down the to do list b4 i forget anything... but snapping back into things hearing SpongeBobs voice over...🙄
Peace be to you! This is areally inspirational story! I started out as a CNA and did it for 8 years. I eventually became a Physician Assistant Discusses and Health Educator! You touched on some really good points!
IPHLO,LLC w/Dr.O the PA Pro Thank you so much and congrats on your success. Do you think that it was valuable for you to be a CNA first?
I just wish there wasn't any drama. It's just annoying. I like everything else but childish coworkers standing around... having attitudes... and being on break longer then required 😒 and yet these type of employees don't get fired
YES! I think the overall quality of lower or entry level employees in any field is just so bad right now, but in nursing there should be a higher standard. And you are right, its like management loves loud, ignorant and troublesome employees, but they will reprimand the ones that work the hardest. Its a flawed system. But you keep being you and lead by example, bc at the end of the day patients need people who really care.
Lisa Garcia I totally agree with you
This is any job!! It sucks but most people these days hold no standards. No work ethics!
Tell me about it . . . .
Lisa Garcia and it’s us (the good ones) that end up getting dragged out by their drama and negativity. It’s horrible. And they always listen to the ones in the wrong
I'm so proud of you! I was in that same C.N.A. class with you. I decided to go for my LPN also. Great videos keep them coming.
!!! Girl that is crazy, how the heck did you find my channe?! I still work there and I'm the only one left. But it def changed my life, never did I ever think I would be a nurse. Congrats Nurse Resse!
yourfavnurseb your cute, i think i have a crush on you 😍
Reno Black lmfao thirsty
as fuck....smh
I have been a CNA for 5 years. You need to be strong and compassionate. Strong,because it is a very heavy job. Compassionate, because the patients we are dealing with are in need of a nice approach.😍
Solange Joseph thank you she doesn't listen to her words it's hurtful to me
? did u watch and listen to the full video?
Solange Joseph thankyou someone who has a positive att
That's exactly what happened to me! I became bitter! So bitter to the point I can not even think of becoming a nurse! I am angry, my feet hurt and I'm full of rage for allowing myself to be a CNA for 10 long years!!! My heart misses the job of helping, caring and relationships you build with your clients or patients but I cannot go back to that type of work under the circumstances I left. You are right I am bitter 😢. It saddens me to tears because CNA could be good work but everyone is so hateful in this career. The facility I last worked for we had 20 sometimes 40 to 1 I'm not lying. I would always get the bulk of the residents or the heavier sets because I came there to work and to care and they knew that. This in turn gave me a bad attitude with my coworkers. It also affected my quality of work. All I know is CNA work. I haven't worked as a CNA in a year don't think I can go back😔😢
Twylight Weekends , I feel you ! when I was 19, starting out in nursing homes, I could have up to 45 a night, I use to go home smelling like a toilet from cleaning up these old folks. what you need to look into is hospital work,it pays more, better insurance and benefits, and u never have more than 10 patients , plus 1/2 of ur patients may be young and self care. u do vital signs mostly . look into it before u give up, there's better options
40 to 1 ratio is worst.
There are other options!! with that much experience, you could try at a hospital, you could work for an agency and be a sitter, or you could do home care and take care of only one resident. Nursing homes are the worst!
Twylight Weekends I’m feeling that way right now... I’m prn at my facility now and work thru an agency... i only work enough to get by... it’s sad... I cannot do this anymore! I don’t even want to be a nurse anymore either... I just want to be far away from the shit!
(Ashley coe) i feel you i just got back into it and i was so burned out i loved the job its self but all the other stuff gets in the way under staffed and underpaid my last straw was i was the only aid in the building and got chewed out because i was on nights and did not get my shower done or everyone up i found a place that is pretty good now just started but we shall see what happens just remember what is the most important is thoes residents who need us
Keep that chin up young lady.. i can see your personal growth. If we had Dr."s with your heart and compassion..imagine how much better our health care would be... I'm excited to watch your videos and your growth.. your one amazing young lady...
Aww thx that is so sweet. Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
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You go in depth when you explain things. Thank you so much for being yourself in front of the camera! I subbed to your channel, I hope to keep seeing new vids!
Oh Thank you So Much. Sometimes I feel like I ramble on. I'll def be posting more vids soon.
your great at explaining I'm still deciding on this type of work😕😕😕
I definitely recommend LPN school if you want to get in a quick program over RN it's only a year to a year in a half at most. I start in April be finish in a year to 14 months at most. I love the health field and yes I was a CNA for many years.
Miss Bright Eyes do you plan to go and get your RN eventually?
@@lamingtongirl123 many rn programs you can skip a semester or two if you are a vactional nurse.
My mom was a LPN..she loved it..never wanted more.
I've been a CNA most of my life. I'm 55 now. I've done far too much heavy lifting. I feel my neck clunking inside when I bend over. It sounds like sandpaper when I turn my head. I'm in so much pain. and I wonder what am I going to do now that I'm older. I just can't do it anymore.
Why have I stuck with it so long? Because I love my people. The elderly are so disrespected and unloved. They need someone who really cares.
And every time I start thinking of doing something else, someone else asks if I can care for their parent or grandparent... and I can't bear not helping.
What have you decided to do?
Try to retire early ik its easier said than done but at least your not a 18 year old with neck pain and back pain yes i have high bp but i still push through everything else everday lol (my personal opinion)
Nancy Duran i have high bp too... being an stna is NOT helping! I’m over it!
When come time hope someone is there to take care of you.
May The Most High and Holy Son be with you always and take care of you in every way and make sure you have the help you might need in your time when needed. But know when to rest and let go.
I worked as a CNA for 23 years then retired last year! I wanted to advance to Nursing school, but it was so expensive!
You did a good job sir,God bless u for helping those people
i start CNA training on Aug 14 and your videos seriously give me life.......thank you so much
Are you still a CNA?
yeah we are not appreciated at all! I'm doing the phlebotomy class almost done. Congratulations. I am glad you quit being a CNA.
Hi, So have you finished the phlebotomy class? Have you already tried looking for jobs?
@@yourfavnurseb9699 I did a phlebotomy and got certified. But,I've never worked as one,till my license got expired. It doesn't seems to be a lot of phlebotomy jobs available though. I was thinking of getting my license again. But,it seems to be a snooze fest with phlebotomy. Are you working yet,if so,what state?
@@amazonjunglez1188 have you tried working at clinics or a hospital or even at plasma centers or dialysis. In a hospital you could possibly work in the lab as a lab assistant, I hope this helps...
Thank you sooooo much for your videos! You're very relate-able and its refreshing. I'm coming out of the financial field with NO experience in health care. I just starting CNA classes and walking into the class lab room with 16 beds and so on made me feel like a deer in the headlights. Thank you for settling my nerves a bit, you're fantastic ;-)
Hi thanks for watching. For some reason YT is not letting me comment under this channel's account so I'm under my other channels name. Any who, I'm interested to know how your CNA classes are going. Is it hard? Boring? Is there anything that you have questions about?
-yourfavnurseb
Laura Smith...your going to regret ever going to cna school. I met three cnas who can never work as a cna ever again because their hearts gave out due to the stress of the work, residents are heavy, low pay and your around many diseases, residents are demanding ect. family members are a trip sometimes. You just signed up to be a slave under residents and nurses.
I'll be able to escape next year and I encourage other cnas to push themselves in school.
Some poo will make you gag and vomit no matter how many years of experience.
Get ready... lol.
oh yea cna vs cna over petty stuff too.
Laura Smith Girl, save yourself and your back and return to the financial field! Cna work will kill you physically, and emotionally!
What did you do in the financial field? I went to CNA school and went to work. I work at assisted living. I didn't like the assisted living that I worked, because of the favoritism. Some people were catty, gossipy, and will bullied co-workers. Others will sometimes help, especially the patient is a 2 person assist. I remember getting paid shift differential without experience. It wasn't worth my sanity. I decide to keep my pharmacy tech license renewed.
@@MsTori_boss How much did you get paid as a CNA with and without shift differential?
That's very good advice. "The most important patient is the one that you're taking care of at that moment."
Thanks so much for watching and commenting, this one is an oldie but a goodie.
17 yrs in the field I'm finally able to try for lpn physically I'm worn out
Ziggy Bunnz Girl, I have been a CNA for 14 years... I'm starting nursing school in the next few weeks
Ziggy Bunnz 21 years here....omg I'm soo tired
WOW GOOD 4 U. I WAS WORKING AS PHARM TECH -> CNA /GNA-> MA -> NOW I AM APPLYING NURSING SCHOOL!
Ziggy Bunnz I just quit my CNA job. Been one for 18 years. Woke up this morning and I was fighting with myself and crying and told God I’m ready to go back to school and get my RN. Best decision I made😃
@@zenta-g6m i heard that mee too im tired of the the maltreatment
I'm a CNA right now and I can honestly say its a hard job and I am glad I have enough wites to say doing this long term is crazy I want to do this for 1 year and move on, too rough on the body and the nicer you are the meaner people are and more bs comes your way
Not being rude but when I saw you in the thumbnail I was like who is this 12 year old talking about being a CNA 😂 . . . . . . . . God you look young
remarkably weird Marcus omm😂😂
Im sure it's because she doesn't have make up on, false eye lashes etc that some people equate with age I get the same thing all the time but lets not act like 12 year olds look their age either lol
remarkably weird Marcus she sure does look 12 that’s exactly what I said 😂
Nikki it’s people who still looks their age without makeup on I see them all the time
Same 😂😂
I love this video! I’m doing my prerequisites for an RN program, and I’ve been trying to decide whether or not to become a CNA first. I think I will now. My mom is in long term, and she has had some fantastic CNAs and some that are not. I respect so much more of what they do after watching this.
Beautiful Gap!
Mia Mila thx luv
Mia Mila it suits you so beautifully
I think it's adorable, too.
Great video! I really appreciate this I'm a cna for 10 years. I honestly love my job the only thing that makes me not want to be a cna is the pay and the un appreciation from the administration and a few nurses that just dont get it, when they should get it! we cna"s work very hard we are caregivers friends family to our residents we are the heartbeat of the facility hospital or home if we are working agency in home care. You have to love this job to do it and be great at it. I'm a awesome cna with a girl bye attitude towards administration and those bad wanna mess with you nurses lol but I'm great at my job I'm not blatantly disrespectful and insubordinate but I will set you straight if you come for me with a big smile! My residents and patients or clients gets all my energy and love all my smiles and attention and most family members also everyone I work with or for gets my respect. its a good learning experience and has it rewards myself I'm 55 so its time for me to move on maybe back to retail the lifting is starting to get to me, but who knows maybe I will go to grave shift thanks again sister I have enjoyed all your videos. Bless
Thank you so much. There is nothing like a great CNA. They make and break you as a nurse and facility. If you do decide to do something different than CNA do you think you'll still do CNA on the side? It seems like it would be so hard to walk away from the profession. But things have def changed in the healthcare field, just in the 5 years that I've been in it. I can imagine all the changes you've experienced. I wonder a lot of times how it can get back to patients first and people having pride in what they do. And nothing is worse to the nursing team than a lazy nurse. We ALL need to work together. As a nurse you should never see anything or anyone as beneath you, but it's so many nurses that look down on aides. Maybe I should do a vid about this?
Thanks for the inspiration and thanks for watching my vids.
Good luck on your next journey.
yourfavnurseb yes sister do make a video about this problem so many nurses not working as a team with their aides, together we can do Wonders! keep your videos coming and keep being awesome! bless
Girl I really enjoyed your video. I went to school for CNA when I was residing in NOLA after I got out of the service and literally the first day we went to the nursing home to actually work with patients I Walked out and quit! I’ve always wanted to become a rn but wanted to get a taste of what nursing would be like. Not the same! In my personal experience cna’s are flunkies for nurses. I definitely want to comment on this video about you. You are an extremely articulate young woman which I also see you are intelligent and ambitious! I predict you becoming a teaching/traveling nurse as well! I don’t want to make this a extremely long comment but just wanted to chime in and give you your props bc I i see you going farther in the nursing field than you ever will anticipate. You should be really proud of your accomplishments so far, but I feel your not done with your academic training. Good job sister girl and continue to rise👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Thanks for being so honest. I am trying to avoid going into a nursing home. I am a full quadriplegic. I have 6 caregiver's and I work from home part-time. God has blessed me with people in my life and I have upgraded my house through nonprofit and having some money.
I would like to try to be an advocate for poor people because what you are saying is totally true and probably will happen to most people. They do not believe in the human suffering. I think they treat animals better than people. I hired a lawyer to remain in my home and get total care.
case manager told me most people get 6 to 8 hours and then are sent off to a death camp (nursing home).
Fortunately I heard the lawyer I return from National Institutes of Health where I was featured on the minutes. I really found out from the bottom up how should leave this program works.
I have been video blogging with people around the world since 2008. It is so sad for both people.
I am afraid of suffering. I wish it can happen instantly. I have spent 20 days in the hospital/rehab. I ultimately stay-at-home "in my own nursing home"
Tomorrow I have to train A caregiver by myself. Christine
We have the exact same story. Lol. Nursing was the last thing I wanted to do until I became a CNA. I am now an LVN. Awesome story!
It’s crazy where life takes u
Gonna go for cna school soon. I like your honest depiction of what it will be like and I’ll remember your advice thanks I subscribed!!
You have a new follower! I am a PCA going to school for STNA and after that I’m not sure if i want to do RN Or LPN. But I’ll figure it out as i go. Lol i never knew i would love my job or be interested in the medical field myself. I always said “oh no I’m not wiping butts” yrs later look at me.. doing it with no issues.. and i come home to three kids and wipe two of those and my boys can be very nasty 😷 😆 so nothing can be worst than what my boys put me through.. 😂
Have u decided to go back to school for nursing yet?
Shieva STNA DO YOU LIVE IN Ohio only Ohio have stna lol I comment every time I see Stna
you are so cool. thank you for posting all these vids. I'm going in to nursing school next fall, and your posts will keep me enthusiastic about it!
I’m so glad u like the channel. Def let me know if you have any video requests and congrats on getting into school.
Nurse B
Hey girl i did the same thing. I was very connected to the job, i went to school for a ma, but no one would hire me. I went someone hired me as pca, something as cna. We had to take our dead patients to the morgue. Everything you could think if was in the morgue. I was fine and i grew to like, morgue movies. I worked in the HIV clinic. 13 yrs later i was diagnosed with MS. Now im a single parent two kids trying to learn to do my own locs. Money was a problem. So i have to do my own locs. You are right your a people person thats why you did a good job.
Hey girl! Thank you so much for your video. I work as a unit tech in a hospital in the float pool (a cna but not certified) and it is definitely difficult. I get over worked and sometimes I get tired of cleaning so much poop . Beyond overwhelmed. I love how you said if I'm going to be worked hard I'm going to get paid like it! Love it girl so true. Right now I'm going LVN & I hope I stay as positive as you
Yaritza Medina Thats awesome, Im sure youll stay positive and when you find yourself getting away from that you may need to change work enviornments. thanks for the comment and congrats
Your practical advice is very helpful! "The patient you are with is the most important patient." Great advice!
Spoken like a true healthcare professional!
goals your so young I'm a cna right now and I want to be a LVN its takes a toll in your body after a while but I like it.
I felt everything you said. This was my driving force in my decision as well. The part about being under appreciated hit home for me. I start nursing school in 2 weeks💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
I love your positive attitude
That is GREAT advice about working in rehab! I can see how that could be so much more rewarding in general and I could see it being more enjoyable. That’s really important advice thank you
Definitely enjoyed your honesty and bringing out the true reality of being a CNA. New subbie.
Omg this is so true I been a cna / Gna for 4 years and I have gotten my pct/phlebotomy in the mist of working as a cna I'm in college for nursing as well being a cna in long term care / rehab they do not value u but the greatest reward is the lessons u learn from working there , u start to know your worth n for me that gave me motivation . I love nursing but the role as a cna is so below me I know I deserve more and the ppl tht work at these facilities can't give that ! U got fellow cnas trynna get u fired u got to ask the for help 20 times to transfer a patient u got clicks n some more shit it's a mess !!!
You're so right as far as u learn your worth. As a nurse I see what people do and do not do for patients and I know for sure that I am a great nurse I have a ton of learning to do but I have what it takes so, when it comes down to me getting my $ I know that I have to go hard to get paid more. Because face it, its hard to find good help in this field. Good luck with school, let me know if there are any vids u want me to do.
I think you're amazing for doing what you do!!! I'm really looking into nursing 🙏🏽
Omg ur so beautiful and u look so young 😍 I’m proud of u!!
thank you, to God be the glory
Best advice... most important patient is the one you are with! I agree.
When you're working on a late stage dementia unit sometimes you have to run from one residents to another b/c ones PSA or TABS alarm starts going off & you don't want them on the floor cause then you'll be held accountable! For me I hate working the rehab unit..most of them are so needy & rude..I love my dementia residents but I hate what hospice comes in & does to them when I know their condition & their abilities when I'm w/ them 5 days/wk!
I relate so much, been a aid for over 10yrs now I'm at the ending of nursing school (LPN). Most of my cna career I worked on a rehab unit. I like the variety, fast pace, and I believe it has helped me to be prepared for nursing. You learn so much about dealing with all kinds of people and all kinds of situations. The unpredictability of it is reality in nursing.
New subbie, loved the video, your personality and representing for those of us with who are nurses with gaps 😍
Ain’t it funny how they will deny people who apply to jobs as a CNA, but somehow places are always short staffed on CNAs? Amazing….
I’m starting nursing school next summer and currently I work as a CNA but I swear to god..... I’m quitting after this summer and doing a regular campus job until I graduate because I really cannot. It’s not even the tasks, like I got over the smells and poop and fluids and stuff I just dislike working in memory care so much. And I feel like I smell after work. Yeah I’d rather have a campus job again
Samantha Canela Same here. I just started a month ago. I’m already used to the crap and other bodily fluids and smells. The reason I wanna quit is cuz of how unfair it is to the residents that I’m assigned so many patients and I can’t give them the attentive care they deserve. Call lights on for 45 minutes. It’s just not right. And I feel guilty but I know it’s not always my fault because I can’t clone myself to help everyone at once. Thinking a reputable hospital may be better if they’ll even hire someone with only one month of experience.
Amen!! Was a CNA for 5 years and I’m starting the LPN program this fall :) can’t wait!! Love your videos
I entered a CNA Paid Training Program at one of the local nursing homes where I lived. The program is one week of orientation and six weeks of class. The hospital pays for the CNA certification test. If you recieve your certfifcation, employees have to work for a year. If they don't work for a year they have to pay back a $1000.00. I started as a Unit helper. Everyone starts as a Unit Helper. I worked for a hospital that had actually put me in inpatient after I was poisoned with antifreeze when I was pregnant and had not helped me medically. A major reason I wanted this job was so that I could protect people who could not advocate for themselves. I wanted the job so much that I worked for a hospital that had caused me severe psychological trauma. Everytime I stepped foot in that hospital, I had severe flashbacks. I had no car, so I actually biked from my house to the hospital THREE times. The distance from my house to the hospital was 11.6 miles. I got annoyed as hell with one of the head nurses. During ny physical testing for the job, she goes, "Oh, do you want to just wear the uniform, because it's cute?" I bit my tongue and said nothing. A lot of the nurses treat you like shit and then expect you to smile. Im not the type of person who will tolerate being treated like shit and then smile. The other students in the CNA Training Program could be major bitches too. Another group in the same program had students that bullied one girl so badly, she had a break down and left the program. But still the students who were bullying her stayed. During one lab class where I was practicing teeth brushing, I had missed a couple steps. my partner Kayla and her friend Heather laughed at me every time I messed up. Kayla called me a bitch during the excersize. I reported Kayla to management and nothing was done about it. I really hated going to work after that. There were so many clicky snot nosed brats that were in this program. They gathered in their stupid little groups and bad mouthed other students. I got fed up with and ended up not wanting to show for class, just to avoid their stupidity. The flashbacks made it hard for me to pay attention during labs, causing me to miss some of the steps the instructor would teach us. I got so anxious I threw up a couple of times. I went for at least a few weeks until the instructor finally pulled me aside. She told me she did not believe my heart was in this, which pissed me off severely. My anxiety and the dicks in my class actually kept me from wanting to return to class. I wanted more than anything to care for the residents in the home. Then the head nurse goes on to tell me she doesn't think the Medical field is for me. I think it's funny that she doubts I could be a caregiver because I took very good care of my cousin after she had a stroke. The instructor said that may grades were on tests were very good and that I'm very intelligent, (my lowest test grade was an 85) but that I'm not progressing with CNA skills. She said she believes my anxiety is standing in the way of me performing my skills, but that once I get over my fear, I should return and try to take the program again. I can assure you I will never return to that shit hole of a hospital
@Alicia Clayton don't give up on your dreams to become a caregiver, I can truly attest to this type of treatment that goes on. Even though I'm not in the Medical Field, I understand. I come from a similar field and it's the same thing. Let me first tell you this prayer is the first thing I would recommend and second that Hospital, that Skilled Nursing Facility, Geriatric Care Facility, Assisted Living Facility, and that Hospital Nursing Program was not for you. I would love for you to look into your areas Career & Technical Training Schools, Community & Technical Colleges, or even your areas University Office or Division of Continual Education & Professional Development Training. I also wanted to tell you their are different areas where a CNA can work and their are also different levels of a CNA just like in Nursing. A lot of nurses tend to forget where the foundation of Nursing begins in and let their titles and alphabet soup letters dictate what they will and will not do. Speaking from someone who has family in the medical and educational field. A Superintendent of Schools cannot educate everyone on his own from Central Office Personnel, to Student Support Services Personnel, to Building Level Personnel it takes a team approach and effort to bring individuals from illiteracy to literacy. It's the same thing in the medical field the Hospitals CEO had to work with the Hospital's C-Suite Team, Hospital's Personnel Administration Team, Physicians and Surgeons whether M.D. D.O., or N.D., Primary Care Practitioner's: P.A. or N.P., Clinicians: BSN RN, ADN/Diploma RN, or LPN, or Healthcare Support Personnel: P.M., M.A., PCT, or CNA. It takes a team approach, but in Healthcare they are trying so hard to move to a Primary Approach to Healthcare so they can cut services and revenue. This indeed puts individuals lives in Jeopardy....
I over look things not bc im a push over but bc i know its not about them. Not that patients/ residents arent always difficult either. But i think ive always been a care taker. Might as well get paid for it. Although i didnt read all that :/ i guess were also in different settings. I was talking to a co worker once about all the behaviors in there. I didnt realize a activities director was near by. Well, besides, i do talk to higher ups when i really need to. Idk, i think most ppl r iffy in general regardless of wever were doing. I just smile & they smile. And somexs i accidently ignore ppl, or acknowledge ppl but my head will be somewhere else, & apparently that offends ppl :/ 🤷♀️
I was a CNA for a couple of years it is a lot of hard work taking care of twenty patients and doing showers in the morning for the night shift but being a HHA wow that is something that was a learning experience you have to deal with all types of people and most of the patients assume because you do this kind of work that it’s basically all you can do I had one client that was very negative towards me because I told her that I wanted to further my career and education this is what you get in the home care most clients don’t think you make it far in life I can’t wait to leave and pursue on something that will give me a purpose and that will pay me well.
When your 70 your gonna look like your 30. Wow 😮 you look like I little girl. Black don’t crack. Beautiful
Hopefully! Thanks
You're awesome . I'm the one CNA family loves. That said, you're right we our not seen as important, families love my take on their loved ones. They want my number. I see them more then anyone... I wish I had my own facility..Thankyou❤ for your input...
I'm thinking about doing cna as I am so over the call center jobs. As I'm 35 now...I know its heavy nasty work but I just need to start somewhere as I want to go back to school for lpn or rn.
A lot of people say not to do cna but at the end of day. Whose going to it?. The work would end up being a lpn job or a rn job.
ksha I feel you on that girl I’m over the call centers as well Cna is more flexible for school
Sainarae Winning only to an extent... most facilities are 12hr shifts and there’s only two shifts to choose from. Only flexibility is that you can be prn.
i just left my cna job .Over worked under paid
Tell me about it
I’m about to quit my job and I only been there for a week. It’s not for me. Staff was very mean when I ask for help ☹️
I've been a direct care counselor, regular counselor and case manager in a transitional housing. I hated the clients there and you definitely get paid less than what you deserve. So I was trying to do CNA to get out of that job. The company i worked for pays less to employees and they admit doing so. I don't mind bathing, wiping butts, etc to patients as I am use to that. I just didn't like working in the residence with substance abuse clients who disrespect you and your life is always at risk. So I hope this whole CNA is a good stepping stone for me.
Hopefully it is, and at least you can do one on one home health with CNA with pretty chill clients if nursing homes do not fit you.
I definitely wanted to do HHA but I am currently trying for CNA since it seems more of an advanced certification. If I am able to work in a house with clients who have intellectual disabilities (mental retardation, cerebral palsy, etc) than that would be my dream career. Not with substance abuse clients or clients with schizophrenia.
Good for you, for knowing what you want to specialize in, one of my friends is a social worker and she works with special needs children. Now, what is HHA?
yourfavnurseb home health aide
O, duh. Yea CNA will take you further/ give you more options. Good luck, tell me how it goes
I love your videos, very informative and you don't ramble.😃
I'm glad i went to school in 15 for nursing but didn't get accepted into the actual program till the following spring, I was just tired of being a CNA-STNA-NA-PCT. I enjoyed it myself, and you are so right. Nobody cares for the AIDES at all and Aides does everything! I mean some people are comfortable and they do get comfortable, but I am meant to lead and I have to climb the ladder. I sometimes hate being supervised and told what to do. But Good video and good luck to all the future nurses out there! YOU CAN DO IT
Girl the similarities between me and you are uncanny. I have been a nursing assistant for about 8 years now but I came from a daycare. I had never done any kind of tasks related to nursing when I started my first job I never wanted to be a nurse until I became a CNA. Mind you now I'm in my third semester of nursing school (RN) but the transition from being a daycare teacher to nursing assistant in my first year it chewed me up and spit me out. I have always had good bedside manner but I had to learn time management and during my training I only had like four patients and once I came out of training I went in the having 12 to 20 patient and it was totally different.
Yea, every step you take makes for a challenging transition but its so worth it. Congrats on being almost done with nursing school. Do you think you will go into peds?
Where I live, CNA's make what a Walmart or McDonald's cashier makes - $11 an hour. Hell Walmart's stockers make $15 an hour just stocking shelves, $16.50 if you go overnight. CNA and LVN's are criminally underpaid in East Texas!!!!!!
NY is $22
@@goldencleopatra Yeah, but New York's cost of living is through the roof.
I'm starting CNA in two weeks, can you make the day in the life of a CNA video? I would love to know what to expect
Hi, I posted the vid did you see it? Let me know if you have any questions.
-yourfavnurseb
stayforevertrue yes I saw it! Thanks
I have three questions.
1. Why are some CNA’s so mean and catty? Picking on others and gossiping. Like why? Is it because it’s an entry level job and therefore low class people take the jobs?
2. Do you get the same level of meanness and gossip in the nursing field.
3. Is nursing as hard on your body and as stressful as being a CNA?
Thanks
I noticed it on the 1st day. I was in shock
Thank you for this video sis. I just registered to become a CNA thinking about becoming a LPN.. your video answered alot💯💕
Nurse B , I’m so tried of being A CNA . I both my practice exam book . Currently in a empty patient room studying for my Teas exam. Thank you
Ok. After reading some other people’s comments I’ve decided to throw my 2 cents in. First of all, yes being a CNA does make you a better nurse! That doesn’t mean that you can’t be a good nurse without being a CNA first but it usually makes you stand out among the rest! Second, being a CNA is not just a good stepping stone on your way to becoming a nurse! In my 21 years in nursing I can tell you that being a CNA is as much of if not more a calling than a nurse because you choose to continue breaking your back to help people. However a lot of older cna’s I know are in better shape than me! And a lot of them absolutely love what they do! They never became nurses because they didn’t want to. And as a former CNA now nurse I really take offense to people saying that they only did CNA work to get into nursing school. Please don’t discredit this admirable profession like that! Like they wouldn’t have cared for those people like that if it wasn’t going to boost them in some way! And there’s always gonna be the good and the bad nurses and cna’s! I prefer to focus on the good and try to help the others become better by teaching them to respect themselves and their profession! We are a very powerful sisterhood and brotherhood and need to support each other! So stop being mean to people! It makes me go off on crazy UA-cam rants! 😂
Thanks brandy I subscribed I want to know more I’ve been a cna since 2011 I want to get my lpn but I’m so scared of the math portion Even was though I don’t know what it in-tells
You can do it, get a GED book and study the math. I'll do a vid about the math too.
-nurseB
I just got a new cna job fingers crossed that I do well.lpn school starts in June
Monique Palmer youll do fine. im going to post a vid on how to prepare for nursing school. stay tuned
+yourfavnurseb Thanks so much and love the channel! !
I would say instead of when you don’t care for a patient, I would say you will have difficult patients. Don’t say horrible because the patients are there for a reason; they depends on CNA’s assistance, but good job.., keep up the good work
Hi, it’s time to change batterry in that smoke detector! :-)
The struggles of being a cna.
My experience as a CNA in nursing homes/rehab was terrible. I’m a PCA now in a hospital & it’s a lot better. The work overload & the way that CNA’s are under appreciated is crazy. And I’m not really feeling the geriatric population it’s hard.
I wish that I had been a pct before becoming a nurse. Seems like a lot of experience
@@yourfavnurseb9699 oh it’s great experience you participate in codes, draw blood, do EKG’s, blood sugars, pick up and drop off blood to the lab while assisting the nurse with vitals signs & temperature monitoring , collect urine & stool samples etc it’s good experience.
I got into the field, because I wanted to make sure I could handle it before moving along to Nursing. Since, I've became a CNA I've met many Nurses that freaked out about almost everything they've seen. That's why it pays to be a CNA first. I'm finally, back in school 11 months later to become a RN. The whole CNA thing is really a lot of work, and the pay sucks for everything you have to do. I still feel like it's a good start and definitely makes you humble as a Nurse.
Being a CNA is so much physical work I agree. And there is definitely a lot of BS lol. I am currently waiting to start an LVN program this fall and I can't wait.
Hello I'm about to work in memory card and I'm scared because when I walked in i saw more than 20 patients screaming their heads off about they can't remember anything is it always that bad or not that scary
Bruh its always that bad and somexs workers dont show up and ppl expect you to stay till they show up. Somexs theyre late and dont even show up and expect u to do rounds before you leave or shifts before u obviously leave work behind and ppl r always getting over on ppl and the residents switch back on and off. Its like 50 first dates is the only way i can explain it. Then you gotta deal w/ families in & out & it feels like ur under a microscope while they expect u to have x ray vision. And then from being a house cleaner to the entertainer to the waitress to the date to meet to the parents... to the security guard to the therapist to the friend to the messenger... right back to the worker ...at least it makes the day go by quicker. Its all kinds of messy in there. Those hellyens get into everything or get into it w/ u. Theres 1 dude who g.d*mn's me all the time bc i wont let him be a douche. He pees any and everywhere, pulls his junk out any & everywhere (males & females somexs just randomly "streak"...) invades everyones space, & Never keeps his hands to himself. Pretty sure hes my least favorite bc he fr hurts ppl
Thank you Brandy for this message. You encouraged me today with this video. Never thought I would go into the nursing field but now I that I have my certificate as a CNA, I have been wondering if this is for me.
That’s how I became a nurse, I never thought nursing was for me
@@yourfavnurseb9699 well I have been working as a CNA and I discovered so much about myself. I have realized I have so much passion for nursing. I was wondering why I never considered nursing when I first went to college. Anyway love working as a CNA and keep on sharing with us.
speaking of long-term care, we had am awful psych patient on the telemetry floor stay for TWO MONTHS bc she came in with a huge wound on her foot that took forever to heal and no facility would take her until the wound was gone smh. she was so disrespectful and exhausting to the staff and how she wanted to go somewhere else but then when it was time to leave she was upset about leaving and saying how she just got used to this place and didn't want to go somewhere new. it was like honey this is a hospital not a nursing home and you should've been KICKED OUT not discharged a LONG time ago
Very glad you shared this video with us... this was very helpful thanks hun❤
I love seeing black nurses
I love being one
I plane to go study nurse for same reasons you explained
I go in for my skills exam in two days, I have ZERO plans in staying as a CNA. I did my two 12 hour shifts at a place and I legit HATED IT. I have goals to work in PEDS or Obstetrics. Possibly Ortho, because my fiance's ankle is super fucked up, my knee needs surgery, and our kids are going to be extremely active. But my two days in that facility were literally two of the most stressful days of my life. Patients were rude, some of the men would sexually harass me and some of my classmates, and the whole place smelled like urine. I got home my first day and my fiance couldn't even hug me I smelled so bad. What sucks is that I can't get a job at the hospital in my city until I have at least 6 months experience in a facility. And the only hours available are 12 hour shifts. I need to be in a place where I earn enough to get a new apartment for me and my fiance and our dog and it's so rare that people will allow a dog where we live.
I'm pretty sure she is talking about Delmar gardens
You are very well spoken....🙂
I'm starting my CNA class next week but i do want to be LPN I'm so scared tho but you video give me hope
yo its funny because before I heard u talking I thought u was a whole Lil girl like 14 years old until u spoke ya mind😂😂😂😆😆
but she doesn't really look that young..
she has dreads and a mature face.
na a um who asked me to eat a dick?
I'm confused? ..
Did u Mean to put that..
my bad girl
are u a CNA after what she said I'm Not even doing that shit😂😂😂
na a oh
Keep up the good work. I admire your motivation. U-R very intellectual. Thanks for sharing God bless U.
OMG. You look 14 years old.
I really appreciate your advice. I have been struggling with going to school for CNA. I am currently a RMA, however my ultimate goal is to be a RN. I dont know if i should become a CNA before I continue with my prerequisites at the Community College.
Hi there, a lot of the struggles or set backs in life are future testimonies for others, Keep striving for your goals. I think being a CNA first is essential, it really helps you to be comfortable with your patients which is key because if you're not comfortable with them they wont be with you.
-yourfavnurseb
I wouldnt recommend no woman to be a cna..if you want kids doing this job to u can loose it...i promise you long term work of years doing this you are guaranteed to have somw sort of surgery or physical problem....thw pay is not worth it
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The place I work there about 2 pregnant CNA and last year we had 2 pregnant ones baby all healthy and well.
Agree, it repetitive physical work that can lead to other issues.
I was pregnant during my cna course. I made the other class mates do any kind of heavy lifting for me :/. Females are always gonna be females. ..Yeah, b4 i even got into a facility, i just knew, here comes the cattiness. But they were also all my "baby mommas" bc they were awwwing at me all the time. & let me feel the baby kick! & i dont think all those ppl in that facility we went to were all that bad. Those residents were excited for me too. There was 1 that i thought seemed genuinely nice & seemed to care alot about the residents. & she was cutesy. But her vibe seemed very keep to herself. I show pics of my munchkin to this facility somexs. Somexs they remember, somexs no. Also, I know i blew up the comments but i was bored
Rehab experience is BOMB!!!!
Amazing video! You are an inspiration!
o.m.g. you were cute! I remember looking at these... you've changed so much
Just got more comfortable I guess
I started very young as 'CNA love my job went back to school as Med Aide you can't even get a job as that yes it stressful over whelming hard work surely break your body down .lifting pulling .yes go back to school .please don't get mad at what I say I just disagree how you talking about their adl care these schools these days must not be taking student through whole nine yard we went for 8 month and had to do on the job training in the 70s it's hard work but that end of the day you taken care someone Mother Father grandmother grandfather brother sister aunt uncle son daughter sister neice nephews so just be careful baby how you word your teaching case the wrong person may see this as offensive as I did .but it's your opinion you have a,right to that but it was tearful.cause one day you going to get old.remember baby you may need that same care.so be careful what you speak they can't help it .it's part of growing old.I know the job not appreciated. we get call on All the time by nurses some have no compassion for CNA. but until you have experience it.you can't know how it feel when your charge nurse try over work you.but me I stand my ground you will not .I do what I see fit it's my job not yours.glas you change your career if not some aide become over tiered and they attitude sucks.no patient you must have that good luck on your video just be carefully how you word your words keep it 100 professional.
HI I love your video -
Can you give me the best advice on getting in school to become LPN.
I've been a CNA for 20 years
Hi Ebony, I will def post a vid on this topic, its one of my most asked questions
yourfavnurseb ok, thanks so much
EBey EB Bell ,I realized that the CNAs are sometimes safer than the nurses. I can't even urinate NOR eat as an LPN.
New Subbie 🤗 I enjoyed your video . I'm going to be a Cna for awhile but I'm not stopping here , I want to be a Lpn .
I’m in college doing my prerequisite for the RN program. My current job is not related to my field of study. What would you advise me?