Hospital CNA

[samileed94]

I was wondering if anyone had some pros and cons of being a CNA at a hospital vs in a nursing home.

I began searching for CNA jobs closer to my new apartment, and after applying to every LTC facility I could find I felt like I needed to look harder so I began to look into our local hospitals. Well, now I'm in love with the idea. I plan on going to nursing school in the fall, so I want a job where I can learn as much as possible. Im sure it's going to be different than what I'm used to, but with the possibilities of working on units like CTSICU and Nuero ICUs sounds so exciting and more fast paced. (:

I know I'm just a CNA, but does anyone know what to expect? What do your CNAs say about their jobs?

[sourapril]

In my personal experience:

-hospital gives you more training and longer orientation than LTC does

-more staff, or more consistent staffing on a hospital floor

-better benefits

-more "regular" shifts

However, I can also see the pros for being a CNA at a LTC. You probably get promoted quicker. I know LTC hires new grad RN to be charge nurse. You probably also spend more time/longer time with individual patient.

That's all I can think of right now. Good luck!

[breane3]

I'm a CNA at the hospital and I love it. I did my clinicals in a LTC and didn't really like it. I felt like I was just cleaning up poop all day at the LTC. I've already learned so much at the hospital (it's a teaching hospital as well) and I think it is really preparing me for nursing school! Also the pay & benefits are much better where I work compared to the local nursing homes where I live.