5 THINGS I WISH I KNEW BEFORE BECOMING A CNA | Aleysia K. Smith
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In this video I share with you 5 things I wish I knew before becoming a CNA. I get so many DM's and emails of CNA/nursing students seeking advice on becoming a CNA so I thought it would be great to share some of my experiences to maybe help you have a smooth transition to your CNA program or your new CNA job. I hope you enjoy this video! Let me know below what other videos you'd like to see. I appreciate your love and support always! Stay safe! xoxo!
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Aleysia K. Smith
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One thing I want my fellow CNA’s to know is that we are not a certain nurses assistant. Some will treat you like shit and try to make you do all their dirty work. Don’t. Have them help you it’s their job too. You’re employed by the hospital not the nurse. You are not their punching bag. You have your own job and you have your own patients.
Well said!!
I'm doing the CNA program at the being of next year. I'm not nervous about taking the program, I'm more nervous about going into the hospital and working. My goal is to go from CNA to LPN to RN to BSN. I feel like I need to be a CNA first and each step I take will be easier working in the hospital. This video help.a lot.
That’s awesome love! You got this! It’s normal to feel nervous. Be prepared to learn and you’ll get into routine as time goes on! Good luck with everything!
Check your lpn program... I know when I did it after 6 months they can give u a certificate for nursing assistant... u dont have to pay for cna school. Double check.
Me too!!!
@@liana3561 hi pls can I register and do the course online from Nigeria
This is where I'm at! I have an interview in a few days! Good luck to you :)
My grandmother was a nurse for 20 years before she passed away and she would always say “what good would it do for my to give this patient medication if they weren’t bathed cleaned and fed?” She always stressed to me how important cnas were and how unappreciated they were and how they always deserved more recognition and respect than they actually got.
Thank you for this. I worked as a CNA for 29years. I am sad that I too old to do this anymore. It was a blessing to me. Everything you said is true. I. was 42 when I began and became very dedicated to my patients . The Healthcare system would collapse without you. So be proud of your job, not everyone could do it. GOD BLESS.
My mother has been an RN for nearly as long as I can remember and she has always praised CNAs. She’s always been very fast to share that she could not do her job without them. Grandmothers been a CNA for nearly 30 years now. CNAs are so important. I appreciate you all!!
Just recently started my CNA job and literally cried twice on my shift because of how overwhelmed I was, I thought I was the only one who felt like this. This video really helped encourage me to keep going!💗
You got this!
I've cried a few times when I first started. it's almost 3 years now .. At this point, i don't let this job get to me anymore..You will find your way and what works for you ❤️❤️
1st day, loved it, still came home & cried like a baby. Excited to do it again tomorrow. It’s nice to know it’s not just me. Hopefully it won’t be so overwhelming forever😂🤞🏻
The not being emotional was so good to hear prior to starting my program because my sensitive ass can ruin experiences with overthinking. Love this! Thank you!
Same girl, I'm so sensitive but we have to learn to not take things personal in the hospital!!
The messages: 🙌🏼❤️🗣
*it’s okay to feel nervous& unprepared (normalize it !)
*don’t take things personal!
*keeping an open mind
*take care of yourself first ‼️
xoxo!!!!
CNAs not only do dirty works.
i’m a med aide , and today I finally passed my cna test after the 3rd time . I kept failing because I was sooo nervous but this time I went in there and did good❤️
Congrats love!!!🫶🏽
Congratulations 🎉
thank you guys a lot 🫶🏾💜
Congratulations 🙏
I'm about to start the course next week I'm feel nervous
Congratulations
Yes! CNAs are essential, they are the backbone of the whole team. It’s totally fine to be scared and still be learning, we’re all always learning.
So true!!!!
I have been a CNA for 35 years. I live my job! We remember those little things that each pt. needs, enjoys, and makes them feel better in their current situation. I remember exactly how each of pts like their coffee/tea. We are so important. Remember to be kind
Yes it’s so true!!
How much difference is it being a CNA opposed to a home caregiver?
I'm 67 and about to start a CNA training program. Thank you for a great orientation to this subject. You are so charming and enthusiastic! 👏
It's 10/25/2023, I truly needed to see this at this time. Because I am 53 and getting ready to sign up to start an CNA training program. May you accomplish all your goals.🤗
I have been a CNA in nursing homes for 35 years: you are very wise, Aleysia!
Things have changed a lot in the last couple of years in nursing homes, the pandemic has shown a really dark side, and while the job has always been exhausting, now it is downright abusive. Struggling to make the decision to leave a job that I have loved.
I get what you are saying. It took me years to find a good fit. I use to be a CNA I dropped down to a caregiver 1 on 1 with a client that I absolutely adore.
I’m starting my CNA program and we watched this video in class and it was so informative! Im so excited for my new journey ☺️
Congrats to you!! You got this love!!❤️
@@AleysiaKSmith Thank you!!
Pls how can I go about the program am interested
@@danielmary1893 Research for CNA programs in your area!
Hello! Thank you for making this, I’m a registered nurse teaching CNA classes and I’m going to play this for my class their last night of classroom class before we go to the nursing home. Thanks for this!
I am middle aged and suddenly felt the calling to follow my dream of becoming a nurse. I start my CNA training tomorrow as a stepping stone onto that possible life path and I am so afraid of failing, and succeeding!😭😂.
This actually kinda helped calm me and reassured me that I do KNOW what I am getting into.
You got this love!
So did you get your CNA certificate?
I start my CNA job next week! Lowkey nervous to go this would be my first healthcare job. This video helped my nerves. This is my first step to becoming a Physician Assistant.
You got this love!! Congrats on your new job!
I feel much better after watching this video. I passed my certification last Friday and I have orientation for a job Thursday so I'm better prepared !
I’m so happy you enjoyed it!!! Congrats love! Best of luck to you!🖤
@@AleysiaKSmith Thanks love 💜
@@brew.1305 how’s it going!?😊
@@HazelTheCoconut Well, the job I had orientation months ago was at a nursing home and I am no longer there!! I really despise working at that nursing home!!!! I only stayed for like 3 weeks, and now I'm working at an assisted living facility. I like it and it is much better!!
Congratulations!! Im in Michigan I start my CNA class in January. How difficult is the exam?
I’m 4 months in as a PCT and I’m still learning new things all the time. A lot of times I feel so stupid because I’ve been here for a while and still don’t know a lot. I was barely trained and I never got my cna license. I’m very overwhelmed right now and this video definitely helped a lot..
You know more than you think and in healthcare there's always room to learn more so don't ever doubt yourself. You got this!
@Emma L But techs are nurses aids like a CNAs are, we just work in a hospital. And there may be a bigger difference than I realize, but as far as I know PCTs are just nurses aids that do a little more because of the hospital setting (like EKGs or blood draws). As far as I know, techs also don’t require certification. At least I didn’t.
@Emma L yes some hospitals call pct
I really appreciate the fact that everything essential relates to my concerns. I'm very ocd and I take my work too seriously, I'm overly hardworking and a perfectionist and it usually causes me to burn out. On top of me having anxiety. All of this was super helpful, keeping an open mind and not allowing others with negative moods affect me in a huge one. Thank you for all of the helpful tips 😊
I have been doing this for over 20 years. Thanks for a fresh perspective because I was so over it.
I’m so happy you enjoyed it! Best of luck to you! You will do amazing!!!🤍
I worked at a grocery store and now I'm looking into a CNA course with Continuing Education classes but, I'm 32 and I hope I can make it work for my future. I have only done retail jobs for a long time and I'm very nervous about getting in to a new environment so I hope I can pick things up at a fast pace too.
If you’re interested definitely go for it, you’ll never know until you try! I wish you the best of luck!🤍
Try it out!! I am waaaaay older than you (46) and about to embark myself in the same journey. I will start the course in Feb 2022 and I am so nervous as well. Good luck :).
@@miryreina925 This is a booster for meeee.... Am also starting my CNA classes in February 2022... Have been a teacher for 9years and so ready to switch careers!!!
@@miryreina925 I'm 45 and thinking about becoming a cna to have a certificate (something under my belt) in order for more doors to open. I already have experience being a caregiver and I love taking care of/spoiling the elderly. Wishing you well on your journey. 💖
Started my CNA March 2022, it's an interesting, I believe more on when I finish and start working I will get used to some certain things there. Wish u best of luck
I’ve been a HHA. I’ll be starting a CNA course next week. Thank you for sharing.. it’s very helpful
That's awesome! Best of luck to you!
I start CNA training soon and this video helped me so much! I would probably let my emotions get the best of me or take things personal so I appreciate this video!
You got this love!! I wish you the best of luck!🤍
And that’s perfectly fine. That will make you stand out. I’d rather have a caring cna than a cold one.
I still cry sometimes because of things that happen at work like a dying patient, seeing a patient in pain or crying because they are scared, babies in the Nicu or family in the waiting room crying because they got bad news about their loved one…sometimes it does get emotionally heavy. But be heavy on the self care and you’ll be fine!!!
This video was so helpful Aleysia, thank you because I was feeling a little nervous for when I start my job. Love ya ❤️keep it up
You got this!
The local technical college and the high schools in my area have a partnership where students can take certain college classes for free if they get accepted into the program and I got accepted to take the CNA class and WOW am i so nervous and excited! Today was the first day and the syllabus was way more intimidating than I expected but I know I’m just letting the scary get to my head I have been looking forward to taking the class all year since I first got accepted but man they really gave us a 16 page VERY THOROUGH syllabus that I was not expecting I knew it was strict and it’s as strict as I thought but when they put it in 16 pages but your video really helped me get over some of my nerves and got me to remembering why I’ve been so excited to take it
You got this love!🤍
Starting training this week and then going straight into a job after certification...NEVER did anything in the healthcare field. Kinda freaking out. Also, equally excited to be changing careers after about 15 years in Transportation/Logistics management. My parents are elderly and I want to be able to help when the time comes.
You got this!!
Hi, I’m doing the same thing! How is it going? I see a year has passed, what is it like?
@@lebriasade had some issues with the director of the company I was looking at so I never pursued it afterward. Went and got a CDL and I drive a school bus now. I believe YOU can do it though!!! Study study study and get that 🍞 sis!
I'm training to be a CNA in July and this made me feel so good about my decision to become a CNA! thank you for this video!
Thanks for this! I’m thinking about taking the CNA route first to become a nurse one day.
I love watching your videos! Listening to you talk is like listening to a close friend 💗 I was in school for teaching and now I am wanting to transition to the healthcare field. You have given me a huge boost to go get my cna certificate and try this avenue out.
Thank you love! I really appreciate it! I’m so happy you enjoy them! I wish you the best of luck in switching to healthcare and even becoming a CNA! You will do amazing!🖤
Hi Aleysia, i just came across ur video so randomly and I wanted to get ur permission to share it with my CNA students. I own a CNA school in TX, and I think ur presentation would be perfect as an introduction for any person starting out as CNA.
This is amazing!! Of course you can share it! Keep changing lives and thank you for what you do!🖤
Hey, your CNA school is it in Texas? If yes send me a contact
@@kerellrose1591 Hi! Sure, am in Dallas (Richardson area). U in Dallas?
My website: globalheartsbciinc.com
yes! 100% take care of yourself mentally & physically! pretty much along the lines of "can't pour from an empty or broken cup"
I love watching your cna videos they definitely do help me with me starting my program January 4th 🥺😓 nervous but excited
Yay! I’m so glad you enjoyed!! Best of luck to you!😘
i start my program 1-9-2021 and im nervous but this helped a lil
same here arieana
Started my program January 4th as well. Good Luck!
@@denisehillard9874 How did it go?
I’m 18 starting my CNA program in June. I’m going to be a cna while going to college and this video helped so much!
Advice I can give you is do a prn position or a .3 so work won’t be your main focus or occupy so much of your time..I made that mistake
@@Dcam0104 agreed
Thats amazing love!! Make sure you prioritize your time around your studies! I wish you the best of luck! You got this! Xoxo
Ya I don’t want to overwork myself
Thank you!!
Love your content and being honest ,just complete my CNA and soon will be starting but am not starting at hospital level.❤
fuck it I’m putting myself through this shit, don’t even care if I fail
You won't fail, you got this!!!!
Same! I’ve been a full time mother for 6yrs. I’m now 26 and I am hoping to get into CNA classes this fall! Working towards BSN and RN.
@@Ashley-7358 let's get it !
Me too
@@Ashley-7358 you've given me such burst of faith and hope in myself if you can be so positive about it in the age of 26 with children I can be hella positive about it when I'm only 18, Thanks 😊
im in cna classes right now and this helped a lot
Yay!! I’m so glad!! Best of luck to you love!!🤍
You’re so beautiful! I’m years late on this video but I’m stuck in between what to do I’m currently in the healthcare field and in school for psychology. In between taking the route as a psych tech or just joining the CNA program and going from there. This helped me so much , thank you✨
4:29 I really appreciate you mentioning the second one!! I have my first interview tomorrow for a CNA and I am terrified!! As someone who gets extremely nervous and insecure because everyone around me is so much older, I get in my head and I just want the job so bad 😔
Don’t ever let fear stop you! You got this! I hope it went amazing!🤍
Did you get the job? If so, how do you like it??
Very Nice Aleysia! Well done and hope your doing great in Nursing School. I'm RN , BSN and work ER ,plus teach a Nursing assistant course. I hope it would be ok to share your video with my students! Very well done, honest and professional!
Thank you so much for your kind words! & Thank you so much for what you do! I would love for you to share with your students!🤍
@@AleysiaKSmith Thank you so much for your reply !
Adding on to what you said, NEVER EVER take anything personal. Especially if your a good person. It's just the business with a lot of emotions.
How you first felt is how I exactly feel. Thank you🥺
You’re welcome 😊
Love your video...reading the comments made me happy coz I am thinking of becoming a CNA. Your points are very helpful. And to ALL CNA's out there. WE APPRECIATE ALL OF YOU
Thank you love! It a hard job but we need more quality CNA's! I wish you the best of luck!! Xoxo
thank you so mcuh, i really appreciate it girly! Very motivational. Whew thank you alot! Best of luck to you on your nursing journey!
You are so welcome!🖤
I be 22 next month and I am considering becoming a CNA I'm so excited 😊
@Charlotte
Ava
Thanks and I'm not sure yet I'm still trying to find a good program here in my city
im so glad i found your video !! It really helped me answer most of the questions that i had. i cant thankyou enough for your help, im gonna keep at it and hope i can make a difference.
Thank you!! I’m so happy you enjoyed it!🤍
Thank you for this video! I'm planning to start a CNA program in June and have been extremely nervous because this was not a part of my plans since I am wanting to go into diagnostic medical sonography. The DMS program at my school is fairly strict with their requirements (like needing 800 hours of patient care experience prior to applying). I felt being a CNA would be my best bet at gaining experience physically and environmentally since I have no experience in the medical field.
there are other jobs that will count as you having direct patient care. look up the school to see what jobs fit that criteria. some other options are: EMT, medical assistant, home health aide, dental assistant, etc.
Ok! Now I changed my mind about being a CNA. I forgot about the mess having to clean. I think I'll skip to Medical assistant. I want a different kinda setting, since I'm currently a Caregiver, Thank you! 😊 🙏
Oh the cleaning doesn’t stop with MA work either, but if you want more of a clinic setting go for it!!
I wish I had taken the nursing program at both tri-county tech center and job Corps here in Maine but back then I had no idea what I wanted to do as of my last hospital stay I've decided to go back to school to become an RN!
Omg thanks for this video I’m about to start my journey and I can use all the advices u provided 🙏
You got this! Best of luck to you!
my first day as a cna is coming up and im so nervous! im not certified, but i got hired bc i just enrolled into a cna program that hasn’t even started yet😭 the only experience i have in a nursing home was when i worked as a housekeeper. im so scared that im gonna do terribly
It’s normal to feel nervous! You got this!
going on my first cna job interview on Tuesday I'm so nervous thanks this video was helpful
You got this!! Congrats!
CNA are ver vital to Nursing Care. ❤️❤️❤️ tHANK YOU !!!
XOXOXO
Wow, thank you for these useful and Important tips, now I'll be at ease knowing what to expect as a CNA.🤗🤗
You are so welcome!🤍
U made the perfect video The CNA's R the Back Bone In The Industry. It's A Job That I've Love and I look forward to becoming Certified Again. Leave This Message With All Of U , Don't Let Your Certification Lapse.
Thank you!!
I’m in CNA school now and this made me feel a lot better, thank you so much for this video 🥺
You are so welcome!! You got this!
So so nice of you, God bless you for making this vide
Thank you!!
I did not go through a CNA program, I was literally just trained on the job… so still figuring it out!
You got this!
Thank you for this I’m excited to start this chapter
I'm so happy for you!!!! Xoxo!
I have to get my CNA certification for nursing school and am having a semester off (due to the way my classes lined up). I’m considering becoming a CNA during this time
Its a great idea for bedside experience + you get to work along with nurses who will teach you so much!!!
First. Your are so beautiful! Second. Your video was so comforting. Thanks for making it ❤️
Thank you so much! You are so welcome💗
I almost cried I needed this so bad. I'm an in my head. Feeling like in need ready. What if what if. Like it's crazy. Thanks
I’m a CNA just started working in a nursing home lord I have been having a hard time getting adjusted not sure if I should quit this whole nursing thing or not. I still want to be a nurse. Or if I should start working at another nursing home or not. I’m not sure what to do when I get on the floor. It’s a lot of patients and I’m like God how am I going to do this yep. I already have a nurse who was being really rude towards me wouldn’t help me at all. I had to lift a patient by myself. That I am not use to. I feel nervous and scared as a CNA. I’m hard on myself. Things don’t come quick to me as they do for others. You all pray for me. I enjoy taking care of others.
When starting out it can be overwhelming at first, it’s not an easy job at all. Creating a routine helps me. I would give it time. However if feel you or your patients aren’t safe I would find another job that works best for you. Don’t hesitate to ask for help because you are there to work as a team. If you feel in anyway that nurses or others aren’t helping, I would speak up. There are hospitals, home care and several others jobs as a CNA if the nursing home setting isn’t for you so don’t give up! I hope this helps! I wish you the best of luck!🤍
I'm gonna start working as a cna tomorrow
Monday April 1st I'm nervous 1st day 1st job as a cna.
I'm scared 😱
Thank you i was really not too encouraged to start CNA but your vibe and how you express yourself made me feel excited
You got this!
Thank you so much for this video it really helps me alot.am a CNA still looking for a job.you know am always have that same fair in me how will I work without really having that experience.thanks so much for this video.🙏🙏🙏
My dad, a nurse, is constantly putting down the CNA career. I want to become a CNA to get DPC and HCE and I feel like this is the best way to get it fast. My dad says that I’m going to have to lift 500lb patients, lift other super heavy items in general, etc and that I can’t do it. Do I have to be super physically fit for this job? My dad is psyching me out lol
Being a CNA is a very heavy job, however you will have help. There are many different types of patients in facilities so yes there could be a possibility of having to take care of an overweight patient. Taking care of patients is part of the job role, but you wouldn’t be lifting anyone alone for your safety reasons. If you need help you have the right to ask. The only way to know if it’s for you is to try it out for yourself! Best of luck to you!
The sad truth is that CNA's have a hard and often times unpleasant job and are underpaid. In spite of this, many work hard and do a good job, and many do not.
Thanks for the info so much it's really shed some light on this transition I'm about to take
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for the video I just started my CNA program March 2022, wishing to be a nurse sooner in the future
You got this!
Yes 🥰🥰🥰 thanks so much
I'll be starting CNA course on August. I am currently in DUBAI. Then any for jobsin USA or Canada . I just can't wait. I am passionate about this field n hope one day I'll be a RN . I am a very patient, calm person . I'll make it 💪
You got this love!!
I’m so nervous and excited I’m starting my clinical placement
Just passed my boards here for the tips ❤
Congrats love!!
Very helpful 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thanks dear 🌹
Thank you so much love ! ❤
You are so welcome!
I loved this video!! Thanks it was super helpful.👏👏👏
I'm so happy you enjoyed it, thank you!
Great advice and very important pointers. Thank you!
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you so much for this!
I’m so happy you enjoyed it!🖤
i really appreciate your video. Thank you.
I want to start out as a phlebotomist and go become a CNA and then go become an RN and work in both the adult and children ICU.
I hated my job as a CNA, just being honest. It was backbreaking, the nurses were rude and lazy, the pts tell stories that isnt true. Praise the Lord, I'm not working now. Sorry with the crap pay and covid, NOPE! I bet you CNAS didn't make more to work during the pandemic but the nurses did.
Everyone’s opinion and path is different love! Personally in my past I’ve made great money as a CNA, it’s helped me grow into the student I am today! It might not work for you but it could work for others! Stay blessed!
@@AleysiaKSmith I'm glad you made good money! When I worked I only received at most $12.00 an hour. Then when I moved to a place close to DC, I looked at jobs working as a CNA, most of which paid $16-$18 an hour. It's not all about the money, but it's back-breaking work so I would love to see CNAs get $20 and up, they deserve it. ❤️🥰 Have a blessed night! Thank you for writing back
thank you for sharing! i' m almost done😀
You are so welcome!!
I am a sophomore in college studying something completely different compared to the nursing world. I’ve been helping my mother with caregiving for a long time, which gives me some experience. I am so interested in becoming a CNA but I’m afraid I won’t be able to balance both.
If you’re really interested in it I would go for it, its definitely possible to juggle both!
New stubby. Thank you for this video ❤️. You’re so pretty
Thank you love!🤍
Correct and helpful review. Thank you so much
Total agree with you 😊
Especially the part of not putting your body through the stress of money the job will always be there
So true!!
I am taking the course but I don’t intend on using the license. I am taking it to get into nursing school. My instructor said “ the CNA’s do all the dirty work. The RN gets to sit back and use their brain.”
I am sorry but that’s messed up. Fortunately nursing will be my second career. However, for the amount of work and pay CNA’s make I’ll pass. I make way more with less stress. Good luck to you all.
I made great $$ as a CNA in my younger years and it helped me reach over 6 figures today and build my business. Everyone has to do what works for your path and lifestyle. Personally I hated nursing and now I’m off to PA school. I would never knock another career! Best of luck to you in nursing school!
Thank you so much I take my test next Thursday I’m kinda nervous very nervous because what if u mess up what if I don’t pass. What if I do and I don’t really remember everything. Lorddd I’m so nervous my stomach hurts.
Don’t think that way!! Go in there confident that you know the material because you do! You got this, don’t doubt yourself!🤍
@@AleysiaKSmith thank you so much 💕💕💕💕
@@jmonaebeauty1077 Did you end up passing? ☺️
this was great stuff to hear thank you
Hey Miss, just moved out of Boston last year being there my whole life , and now living in the south wanting to take the CNA program here, however there is a variety of programs and opportunities there than it is here so the sources are limited. What were your classes like? How many days per week were you in class? I miss Boston, there were so many more opportunities and good hospitals to work in .
I took my program years ago through MGH Partners. It was a free 3 month program, I had class daily! Boston is great for healthcare experience.
Wow this is beautiful ❤️
Thank you so much!
Great video, ❤❤
Great video !
Liked you’re honesty thank you 😊💕
You are so welcome! Xoxo
I love my job
Cna are the backbone!!
I know that's righttttt!
Thank you 🌷 😊
Ty
i passed my CNA today August 16 2022 after failing 5 attempts.
You go girl!!! Congrats!