The advantage of occasionally working as a CMA/cna

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I saw that and wanted to respond. First of all you get a fresh view of patient issues and see first hand how patients act and the actual workload you ask of others and can actively advocate for better care solutions Second you can assess the team and the patients and troubleshoot why CNA and CMA don't stay. This is an opportunity to help your company and walk in the tech's shoes. To recommend medication adjustment and to recommend lifts after lifting the 280 lb patient with no help bc somebody is on their 15 the cigarette break

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

To whom are you directing this post?

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Hmm just was reading about someone who seemed a bit upset about doing CNA work but every time my charge nurse has worked with us changes happen and we respect her more

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

The best way to respond is to use the "Comment" feature on that same thread. Starting a new thread is pretty confusing to readers.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Sorry, but I do not particularly want to work shifts as a CNA after having spent a small fortune on my nursing education. I would not mind working as an aide once in a while, but employers tend to take advantage whenever possible.

Licensed nurses (LPNs and RNs) can get to see how the patient acts firsthand without resorting to working as CNAs.

Moreover, many nurse managers already know why CNAs and CMAs don't stay. Poor working conditions, noncompetitive pay and backbreaking work are ingredients of high employee turnover rates. It doesn't require working as a CNA to figure this out.

Believe me when I say that many managers already know how their floors are run. However, many do not care to make sweeping changes.

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I don't mind working as a CNA at all, but lots of things you mentions can also be assessed as a nurse. I used to be a CNA so my opinion may be a bit bias because I've already been in those shoes, but I will say that I miss it sometimes. I love when they are short and aid and let me stay. But they don't like doing it because thebut have to pay me more. So often the floor has to go on being short an aide.

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Hmm just was reading about someone who seemed a bit upset about doing CNA work but every time my charge nurse has worked with us changes happen and we respect her more

sounds like you have a wonderful charge nurse :)

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