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...

2. Experienced Nurse Unconfident all Over Again

   All_night replied to Pinny90's topic in Health, Stress Management

   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...

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

   All_night replied to Futurenurse.'s topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   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...

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

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

   All_night replied to Futurenurse.'s topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   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...

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

   All_night replied to Futurenurse.'s topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   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...

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

   All_night replied to Futurenurse.'s topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

   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...

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...

9. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

   All_night replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

10. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

    All_night replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

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...

12. Does anyone here actually like being a CNA?

    All_night replied to Veronicax's topic in Medical Assistant, 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...

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...

14. What does your username mean?

    All_night replied to LifesAJourney's topic in Nursing Humor

    I almost thought that was a

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) lady partsl births. Embrace...