All_night

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1. Multiple CNA's refusing assigned task

   All_night replied to Dawnkeibals's topic in General Nursing

   As a CNA, I have never said "no" to any delegated task. However, I will ask the RN to help me if they can when the task requires 2 people or if I'm worried about patient safety. I don't understand how CNAs get away with hiding and avoiding work altog...

2. Experienced Nurse Unconfident all Over Again

   All_night replied to Pinny90's topic in Stress 101

   Pinny, you sound a lot like me, except I'm an experienced CNA for the time being rather than an RN. You know the strangest thing, though? I became unconfident and very anxious at work pretty much overnight for several days. It seems to have been trig...

3. PCT Med/Surg Ortho floor FT nights vs CNA LTC FT nights

   All_night replied to Futurenurse.'s topic in Technicians

   I understand where your parents are coming from. Who knows? Maybe in the future you will end up working with some of your old coworkers in a whole different facility. The happiness of your cowrokers seems like a good sign. Good luck with everything, ...

4. Burnt Out/Stuck in Rut

   All_night replied to MJ48's topic in General Nursing

   *Bump* I wish I had some advice for you, but I'm just barely out of school. Hopefully your fellow nurses can give their thoughts. Good luck MJ!

5. PCT Med/Surg Ortho floor FT nights vs CNA LTC FT nights

   All_night replied to Futurenurse.'s topic in Technicians

   You're very welcome! My hospital trains CNAs for 2 weeks (6 shifts), and I felt ready to be on my own by then. Hopefully you'll receive the same training. Leaving such great coworkers really must be difficult! Have you thought of working PRN at the L...

6. PCT Med/Surg Ortho floor FT nights vs CNA LTC FT nights

   All_night replied to Futurenurse.'s topic in Technicians

   Sorry, I realized that I didn't completely answer your question. I am currently working at this job still (CNA on Med/Surge and ortho), and it'salso full time nights. I can honestly say that I love the job, and I'm mostly happy to be there. I've neve...

7. PCT Med/Surg Ortho floor FT nights vs CNA LTC FT nights

   All_night replied to Futurenurse.'s topic in Technicians

   My first CNA job was on a Med/Surg and Ortho floor. Ruby Vee gave you some good information. A lot of what you do now in LTC will carry on into this new job (taking vitals, cleaning up people and changing their briefs, fetching things for patients/nu...

8. Quitting nursing school?

   All_night replied to MSTLUV's topic in General Students

   I actually used to feel that way, until I started working with patients as a caregiver/CNA. I'm not talking you into staying in nursing school, but there are ways to solve your problems. If you're anxious around patients, then work with patients ofte...

9. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

   All_night replied to Veronicax's topic in CNA/MA

   Not always. I spent 7 months as a caregiver before getting a job in acute care, and after hiring me, my hospital hired people with no heallthcare experience whatsoever. I should also mention that those new hires weren't in nursing school. It really d...

10. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

    All_night replied to Veronicax's topic in CNA/MA

    No, thank goodness that doesn't happen at my facility. I know a CNA who was sprayed with feces when emptying a colostomy bag and needed to change at work. I've also accidentally spilled the contents of a bed-side commode on my shoe (just urine, thank...

11. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    All_night replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    While reading all of these stories, it go me thinking about how I really don't want to leave any "energy" behind. I don't want to haunt my loved ones or anyone else for that matter! Nevertheless, I love stories of the supernatural! This is definitely...

12. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

    All_night replied to Veronicax's topic in CNA/MA

    Like many of the posters here, I also like being a CNA. However, I do work in a hospital where one no-call no-show can get you immediately terminated. Most everyone helps each other out and there is a positive culture. I don't know how you guys do LT...

13. Jobs during nursing school?

    All_night replied to marisa.m's topic in General Students

    I'm surprised no one mention that being a caregiver is a pretty good job. Look on indeed.com for caregiver positions. Some agencies pay better than others, but it's easier than being a CNA, and they hire and start you on the job quickly (often same-d...

14. What does your username mean?

    All_night replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Humor

    I almost thought that was a typo

15. Student- Handling first surgery

    All_night replied to BSNAW's topic in General Nursing

    I also held one of my patients' legs while she pushed. Asked the RN to take over when my arms got tired, though. I was up close and personal during 2 (well, more like 1.5) vaginal births. Embrace it! See and experience all you can. You never know wha...