CNA job making me almost want to give up Nursing

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Ok all I need to do is vent on this because I am just a bit freaked.

Started a new CNA job... while I wait on the list for NS school to start.

So back story is that I was a CNA 8 years ago for 5 years and well, I think thats why I am not already a Nurse, I hated being a CNA so much at the end that I switched fields into Customer Service.

So yeah I hated it pretty bad, and now I remember why. I worked the Rehab side yesterday.. liked it. Def like a Med Surg Floor. Work similar to that of a PCA in Hospital. Went home feeling good. I like this. No worries about going back in for next day. But... last night I worked the LTC side. AHHHHHHHH!!!:crying2: They asked me if I was going to come back? If that tells you about how bad it went.

Ok so I drove home this AM thinking.... I hate this... Do I even want to be a Nurse? Of course with 20 patients and 7 to get up on my own...wouldn't you be hating it? Oh did I mention this was my 2nd day there!!

But yeah so finally I tried to chalk it up to being tired,:yawn: but I really thought I should just quit this process and go to school for something else. :banghead: Or quit this place at least.

Someone slap me please.... LTC CNA is nothing like being a Nurse!!! Right? :uhoh21: Of course all the Nurses did last night was pass meds... so yeah that actually looks more fun to me.

I belive it should be a requirement for all nurses to be a CNA before they get their license. Or, they should have a 2 week period where they do the work of a CNA before doing RN work.

The geriatric rotation in nursing school is basically 6 weeks of CNA stuff. That is enough. It's not rocket science.

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See this is what I mean. I will not go to your level, since you think that you are better than. I seen the other comment you posted. CNA are people too. I know it's not rocket science. You don't know my educational background, all you know is what I posted. Being an RN is a big responsibility. RN's need to take lunch that is the law. So what ever state you are in take time to take care of yourself and eat. The patients need you. Take care of yourself. :bowingpur almighty one!!

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See this is what I mean. I will not go to your level, since you think that you are better than. I seen the other comment you posted. CNA are people too. I know it's not rocket science. You don't know my educational background, all you know is what I posted. Being an RN is a big responsibility. RN's need to take lunch that is the law. So what ever state you are in take time to take care of yourself and eat. The patients need you. Take care of yourself. :bowingpur almighty one!!

Gimme a break, sensitive one :uhoh3:

You assume that I think I am better than you because I said CNA is not rocket science?

You assume that I think you have a lower educational background, based on what? You could have your PhD for all I know.

I know that taking lunch is the law. It's just that sometimes right around lunch time, you can get extremely busy with critical care...nevermind the law. That's not rocket science either :rolleyes:

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I work 20hrs on the weekend and if I did more than that I would probably quit working as a pca but I hang in their since I am in nursing school.

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I have actually been turning the idea of becoming a CNA while currently in nursing school in my mind for some time now, but I haven't done it b/c of the exact reason of maybe becoming burnt out of the entire nursing scene before RN graduation.I haven't made up my mind yet b/c I have a decent job now for 7/hr. I don't know, something about keeping the entire nursing experience for after grad and NCLEX is exciting to me.:nurse:

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Your right almighty one. I do have PhD!! I don't have the time to spend discussing your ignorance. Please take care of the patients.

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Your right almighty one. I do have PhD!! I don't have the time to spend discussing your ignorance. Please take care of the patients.
:chuckle

Well then you should ace all of your nursing classes! Good luck with that :yeah:

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Specializes in LTC, case mgmt, agency.

For the OP, have you thought about working in a hospital as a CNA while in nursing school instead of LTC? You may find a change of pace more rewarding for you. Or what about in a clinic? :rolleyes:

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For the OP, have you thought about working in a hospital as a CNA while in nursing school instead of LTC? You may find a change of pace more rewarding for you. Or what about in a clinic? :rolleyes:

I do work in a hospital. Working there has been very rewarding. I work in the Oncology Unit. I am trying to get into the OR. Thanks for the reply.

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Specializes in 2 years as CNA.
The geriatric rotation in nursing school is basically 6 weeks of CNA stuff. That is enough. It's not rocket science.

Sorry but performing CNA stuff in clinical is nothing like actually taking care of 20 patients on your own as a CNA.

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

Sorry I pretty much gave up reading this post when it went off topic and on to bashing!!

But thanks for the advice of those that got the point.

I have since moved on so as not to waste oneone's time and will be looking for something more like rehab or hopsital. But then again I may concentrate on school and well... that will be better too.

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