I'm done!

Nursing Students CNA/MA

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  1. What would you do

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      Try another envioronment
    • 1
      Move fields completely
    • 0
      Stick with it

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I want out of my current CNA job.

Do you think I should try for another CNA position to see if it's the facility that I dislike or just try a whole new field?

I'm not sure if it's the environment or just sheer exhaustion.

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where do u work?what state?

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I'm actually in the UK. I'm working in a hospital, rotating between wards as I'm on the float pool.

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Why don't you move to other wards. This may give you the chance to gain experience in other units while you will be able to figure out if one of these units interests you. If none of them interest you, then it may be safe to say that cna is not for you. To be a cna, you have to be very humble and reliable in order to provide care. Although cna may not be for you, it does not mean you have to opt out of becoming an rn. With an rn, you can move away from bedside care and specialize in managment , administration or education once you get your msn. All options are accessible to you. Be of good courage, dont lose hope!!! HTH.

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I always advise to take a good vacation before making any big decisions. A vacation may be all you need or at the very least, after the vacation, you should be better able to find an improved situation.

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Specializes in Emergency.

Try other facilities...per diem and see what fits. Don't ever get stuck in other peoples misery. Sounds like the environment.

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Specializes in Psych/Mental Health.

If you have never worked in other areas or hospitals as a CNA, you should try a new environment. Sometimes you can find a place where you like more. However, if you've been in the field for years and have worked for many different areas and never liked any of it, then it's time to move on to a completely new field.

It would be helpful to have a plan before you leave your job though.

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If you have never worked in other areas or hospitals as a CNA, you should try a new environment. Sometimes you can find a place where you like more. However, if you've been in the field for years and have worked for many different areas and never liked any of it, then it's time to move on to a completely new field.

It would be helpful to have a plan before you leave your job though.

I learned young never to leave a job until you have a new one lined up.

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Specializes in Critical Care/NICU.

Hi Katie

I know how you feel. The only problem is everywhere in the nhs is sort staffed. Although I love my job at time I hate it. Not enough staff managers go home at night and don't worry that we are working on very little nursing staff and assistants. Every trust in the uk is making cut back because the government reduced the nhs budget by a few billion. On my ward we are not allowed to even have bank or agency staff we are told we have to manage with the staff that we have.

I am looking at going to Australia. I am registered in America , I already have a social security number cause I lived in USA when I was younger I am just unable to get a work visa. So I have given up on my dream of going back to live in USA.

Maybe try looking at working in an intensive care unit. It is normally one to one nursing staff and the support worker just help with patient care. They also provide training programs. Have to looked at becoming a band 4 advanced practitioner. This is like the old enrolled nurse in the uk. You have to take a course for 2 years in college this should be supported by the trust and you will get paid. You will still be required to work on the unit that employs you.

I hope you find what you are looking for

Gemma

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Thank you Gemma. I think I might try for a bank job at another local hospital. I can work as and when, which will suit me better.

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Specializes in LTC.

I'm in the same situation. I started working per diem at another facility and I think it's a lot better at that place. It's worth a try. But sometimes I just feel so burnt out anyway. And then I feel guilty because I have no sympathy for anyone and I know I shouldn't be doing this job anymore. I work 40-48 hours a week and I'm pretty sure that has something to do with it. If I could cut my hours or find a non-CNA job that paid the same I'd take it.

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