Had to work as CNA

[Sol95]

Hello everyone, i have been working in this LTC /rehab facility in MA as a staff nurse for 3 years now, my shifts are two 7pm to 7 am shifts and two 11-7 shifts, sometimes i have to work 4 hours on one floor and 8 hours on another floor, not a problem. Recently they asked me to switch my schedule to work only 11-7 shifts which i declined as this is not what i originally agreed to. Next thing i know i come to work and i am beeing told that we are short CNA's and i have to work 4 hours as a CNA and the rest of the shift as a nurse. What do you think about this?

[chulada77, ADN, BSN, MSN, APRN]

I have always said "I ll park cars or dig a ditch as long as you pay me right". Basically if they want to underutilize you and pay you as a nurse then their loss. Naturally I wouldn't let it become a habit but I know in the ER when they allow one of us RNs to do a CNA shift but get paid as a nurse WE Jump on that!!