marvman

I'll try once more, to ask for advice, then I will move on, but still remain a posting member of this community, as I find value in this site for my future endeavors to become a RN. Unless there is no one here with Lead CNA experience? Thanks again in advance.

He may have to be re-evaluated and his care plan updated to take note of him wanting to lay on the floor. We had a resident on 200 hall who was care planned to be on the floor (on a fall mat), as he would constantly be given neuros and treated as a INA every hour on every shift. I am assuming that the resident you are referring to is in a type of Alzheimers/Dementia "Unit"? Sounds like he isn't cognitive. As the previous poster mentioned, Unit CNAs would just do their best to make sure they are toileted/changed properly and that they are relatively safe (not harming themselves or others) while in the Unit. Basically you have a bunch of toddlers you have to take care of, as they are not aware of what they are doing. You can ask the DON or Lead CNA to put you in other halls in the facility if you are having a difficult time in one particular hall.

As a Lead CNA, I've had seen one of RNs come in and work a hall during evening shifts as a Nursing Assistant (CNA), she had 15+ years as a CNA and she was willing to work as one when we were hurting during one evening (taking care of 28 residents!). It brought a newfound set of respect for her, as I saw she was willing to do anything to help us as a facility/team. I will probably do the same thing, if the same thing was asked of me, when I eventually do become an RN.

Welcome to the world of being a Certified Nursing Assistant. It's one of the most difficult jobs one will ever get, but the rewards are great and the satisfaction of a job well done even greater. I started off as a Nursing Assistant, passed the state exam, became a CNA and after 3 months, got promoted to CNA Lead. You will have to work your butt off and do things the right way (utilize a gait belt, ambulate correctly, apply barrier cream/theraworks after incontinence episodes, and have great constant communication with your charge nurse). This is primarily a stepping stone to being an LPN/RN, the skills you learn as a CNA will carry over to other medical professions you earn in the future. Best of luck!

Wow. 19 replies....I wish the thread I started off seeking advice, had this much attention (0 replies).... Welcome to the world of being a Certified Nursing Assistant. Hopefully your interview went well, just be yourself, show attention to detail, and you will be fine!

158 views, but not a single comment? Hopefully I can get some replies before I start the new position, if not, I will learn on the job and from outside consultants/training. Thanks AllNurses.com!

Hello, I am new to AllNurses.com, I had initially been a nursing student in the mid 2000s before switching to Education for my degree. After having some success in various career fields including education, I decided to go back into Nursing, starting with being a Nursing Assistant (NA), then passing a state exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). After 3 months on the job (self determination and hard work), I got recently promoted to Lead CNA (Evening - 2nd shift), I have little experience on 2nd shift, as I primarily am a 3rd shift (overnights) - 11pm to 7am CNA. Later this year, I will be going back to nursing school (again) to obtain an RN degree, then we'll see what happens beyond that. I wanted to become a member on this forum, because I seek advice and guidance from nurses and fellow CNAs (if this is the wrong forum/site for this, please let me know). I would like advice on how to perform as a Lead CNA and what I can expect from this somewhat higher position, coming from someone who started out as a NA and only been a CNA for 3 months. I have limited experience as a manager/supervisor, and I have some leadership qualities. I would like to seek the advice, suggestions, and critiques of my peers. Thank you all for your time in reading this! PS: Also because of this site, I had discovered the secret of the Amino Energy Drink, that I had been using to help me get through my overnights schedule, along with my other 2 jobs (I work as a chef and public school translator). - Marvman